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Key Facts: RBSE SS English Comp Exam

002

RBSE subject code for English (Compulsory)

RBSE 2026 subject-wise statistics

Theory 80 + Sessional 20

Typical full marks / assessment pattern

RBSE syllabus examination scheme

3 h 15 m

Typical theory paper duration (where applicable)

RBSE Class 12 / Praveshika schemes

33%

Common minimum pass threshold under RBSE regulations

RBSE examination regulations (confirm circular)

2026

Main examination cycle evidenced in official subject-wise statistics

rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/statistics2026.htm

MCQ study aid

Local bank adapts knowledge to four-option MCQs; official paper is mixed/performance format

OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy

RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) English (Compulsory) (code 002): Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100; 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper). Pass about 33% per RBSE rules (confirm circular). Fee as per board notification. Free English MCQ study aid — not a full official-format simulation.

Sample RBSE SS English Comp Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the RBSE SS English Comp exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Read: "Solar lamps were distributed free to fifty homes in the village. Within a month, children reported finishing homework after dusk without using kerosene." What is the main idea?
A.Kerosene is cheaper than solar lamps.
B.Free solar lamps helped children study after dark without kerosene.
C.The village banned electricity forever.
D.Homework was cancelled for fifty homes.
Explanation: The passage links free solar lamps to children finishing homework after dusk without kerosene—that is the central point.
2Read: "The library notice asked students to return overdue books by Friday or pay a fine. Meera renewed two titles online and kept a third for the weekend." Which detail best supports that Meera followed part of the rule carefully?
A.She liked the library furniture.
B.She renewed two titles online before keeping a third.
C.Friday is her favourite day.
D.The notice was printed on blue paper.
Explanation: Renewing two books online shows she acted on the overdue/return rule for those titles while keeping one deliberately.
3Read: "Ticket counters closed at 8 p.m., yet a small line still stood under the awning at 8:05. The clerk shook his head and pointed to the shutter." What can you infer?
A.Everyone in the line bought tickets after 8 p.m.
B.The counter had closed, so late arrivals were not being served.
C.The clerk was selling snacks instead.
D.The awning was newly built that morning.
Explanation: Closed counters, a shaking head, and a pointed shutter imply service had ended for the queue.
4Read: "Wear helmets on the campus scooter track. Last term two minor falls caused avoidable head injuries." The writer's main purpose is to:
A.advertise a new scooter brand
B.persuade riders to wear helmets by citing recent injuries
C.describe a mountain holiday
D.ban walking on campus
Explanation: The notice instructs helmet use and backs it with injury evidence—purpose is safety persuasion.
5Read: "Despite the heat, volunteers sorted plastic for six hours, joking that the recycling mountain was their Everest for the day." The word "Everest" here mainly suggests:
A.a real climbing expedition to Nepal
B.a task that felt large and challenging
C.a snowstorm on campus
D.a closed recycling centre
Explanation: Metaphorically, "Everest" frames the recycling pile as a hard, mountain-like challenge.
6Read: "First the engineer checked the bridge joints. Next she measured vibration under load. Finally she signed the safety clearance." The organisational pattern is mainly:
A.compare and contrast
B.chronological sequence
C.problem only, no solution
D.random list of unrelated facts
Explanation: "First… Next… Finally…" orders steps in time—chronological sequence.
7Read: "Rain failed for three seasons. Grain stores emptied. Families delayed weddings and school fees." Which is the best summary?
A.Weddings became more expensive than school fees.
B.Prolonged drought emptied stores and forced families to postpone major expenses.
C.Rain returned every season on schedule.
D.Schools closed permanently statewide.
Explanation: Failed rains, empty stores, and delayed weddings/fees summarise drought-driven hardship and postponed costs.
8Read: "The mayor praised the clean-up drive as a 'model for neighbouring towns,' while privately emailing staff about unfinished drains." The tone of the private email most likely contrasts with the public praise by being:
A.more purely celebratory
B.more concerned about incomplete work
C.completely silent about drains
D.focused only on tourism ads
Explanation: Public praise vs private email about unfinished drains signals private concern/criticism.
9Read: "Although the app promised 'instant refunds,' users waited up to ten days. Support tickets piled up, yet marketing still called the service lightning-fast." Which statement is best supported?
A.Marketing claims overstated the speed users actually experienced.
B.All refunds arrived in under one minute.
C.Users never contacted support.
D.The app had no marketing team.
Explanation: Promised instant refunds vs multi-day waits and piled tickets show marketing overstated speed.
10Read: "Bees need flowering margins near fields. When farmers planted wildflower strips, fruit set improved in adjoining orchards." Which cause-effect link is stated?
A.Orchards caused bees to disappear.
B.Wildflower strips supported bees and improved fruit set nearby.
C.Farmers banned all flowers.
D.Fruit set fell because of more bees.
Explanation: Planted wildflower strips → better conditions for bees → improved fruit set in adjoining orchards.

About the RBSE SS English Comp Exam

The Rajasthan RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) English (Compulsory) examination (subject code 002) is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE), Ajmer. Official 2026 subject-wise main-examination statistics list this paper among assessed subjects (ARTS/SCIENCE/COMMERCE 2026 stats: 002 ENGLISH(COMP.); syllabus Reading/Writing/Grammar/Flamingo/Vistas). Scheme commonly Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100. Official delivery commonly English. The official assessment is mixed written and/or practical/performance format, not pure multiple-choice. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept drills and self-assessment — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or performance practice. Aligned to RBSE syllabus materials on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in (Class 12: 12_2026.pdf; Praveshika path materials as applicable).

Exam sponsor: Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official RBSE mixed written theory paper (objective, short, and long constructed-response items as per subject design) with Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100 full marks, duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 002. ARTS/SCIENCE/COMMERCE 2026 stats: 002 ENGLISH(COMP.); syllabus Reading/Writing/Grammar/Flamingo/Vistas.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper)

Passing Score

Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE examination regulations (confirm current session circulars). Where theory and practical are separate, candidates must pass each component as required by the subject scheme.

Exam / Certification Fees

As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (Senior Secondary / Class 12 full board form fee is notified each cycle on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in — confirm the current circular; subject papers are not separately priced on the statistics page)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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22%

Reading Comprehension

Unseen factual, discursive, and literary passages (Flamingo scheme area Reading).

18%

Writing Skills

Notice, invitation, letter, article, and report structure choices.

12%

Grammar

Determiners, tenses, reordering, transformation, and error correction.

31%

Flamingo Textbook

Prose and poetry from prescribed Flamingo text.

17%

Vistas Supplementary

Vistas supplementary lessons: themes, characters, and inference.

Preparing for the RBSE SS English Comp Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE examination regulations (confirm current session circulars). Where theory and practical are separate, candidates must pass each component as required by the subject scheme.
  • Assessment: Official RBSE mixed written theory paper (objective, short, and long constructed-response items as per subject design) with Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100 full marks, duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 002. ARTS/SCIENCE/COMMERCE 2026 stats: 002 ENGLISH(COMP.); syllabus Reading/Writing/Grammar/Flamingo/Vistas.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper)
  • Exam / certification fees: As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (Senior Secondary / Class 12 full board form fee is notified each cycle on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in — confirm the current circular; subject papers are not separately priced on the statistics page) Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
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  • Track weak areas and revisit them
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RBSE SS English Comp: Suggested Study Strategy

1Map every practice session to the official RBSE English (Compulsory) unit list, not only popular coaching lists.
2After MCQ drills, write full answers from RBSE-style model papers under timed conditions.
3Verify facts (dates, formulas, definitions) against NCERT/RBSE prescribed books before trusting any third-party summary.
4Track weak categories and re-attempt missed items after 48 hours.
5For languages, literature, music, drawing, typewriting, and shorthand, MCQs support theory—still complete official skill practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) English (Compulsory) exam multiple-choice only?

No. Official RBSE papers mix objective and constructed-response tasks and may include practical/performance components. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice only.

What are full marks and duration for RBSE English (Compulsory)?

Common scheme: Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100; 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper). Confirm the exact scheme for code 002 in the current RBSE syllabus PDF on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.

What is the passing score?

Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE examination regulations (confirm current session circulars). Where theory and practical are separate, candidates must pass each component as required by the subject scheme.

How much does the exam cost?

As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (Senior Secondary / Class 12 full board form fee is notified each cycle on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in — confirm the current circular; subject papers are not separately priced on the statistics page).

Where are official statistics and syllabus?

Subject-wise 2026 result statistics and board materials are published by RBSE at https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/statistics2026.htm and syllabus PDFs under anudeshika / books sections of https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. Prefer primary board PDFs over third-party summaries.

Is this bank an official RBSE translation?

No. OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice bank per exam ID. Target-language terms and texts may appear when they are integral to the skill, but stems, explanations, and SEO copy are English study adaptations — not official translations or language-environment simulations.

How should I use MCQs for a mixed written/practical paper?

Use MCQs for daily concept drills and self-check. Also practise full written answers from RBSE model papers under timed conditions and complete required practicals, projects, or performances.