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Key Facts: UPMSP Intermediate English Exam

Class 12

Intermediate senior secondary grade level in Uttar Pradesh

UPMSP Education Board

Code 117

Official UPMSP Subject Code for Class 12 English

UPMSP Syllabus Directory

33%

Minimum passing threshold for UP Board theory exams

UPMSP Examination Regulations

100

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Comprehensive 100-question practice set for UP Board (UPMSP) Class 12 English (Code 117), featuring Flamingo Prose & Poetry, Vistas Supplementary Reader, and General English Grammar with step-by-step explanations.

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1In Alphonse Daudet's 'The Last Lesson', which language order was issued from Berlin to be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine?

A.German

B.French

C.Prussian

D.Latin

Explanation: After the Franco-Prussian War, an order arrived from Berlin mandating that only German would be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine, replacing French.

2What special attire did M. Hamel wear on his final day of teaching the French class?

A.A black academic robe and mortarboard

B.His beautiful green coat, frilled shirt, and embroidered silk cap

C.A military uniform with medals

D.A plain linen tunic and woollen shawl

Explanation: M. Hamel wore his fine green coat, frilled shirt, and black silk cap—attire usually reserved for inspection and prize distribution days.

3Why were the elderly villagers sitting on the back benches of the classroom in 'The Last Lesson'?

A.To take a compulsory adult literacy examination

B.To express regret for not attending school more and to honor M. Hamel's 40 years of service

C.To protest against the village mayor

D.To inspect Franz's performance in French grammar

Explanation: The elders like Hauser and the former mayor sat at the back to express sorrow over neglecting their education and to thank M. Hamel for forty years of devoted service.

4What metaphor did M. Hamel use regarding a enslaved people retaining their native language?

A.It is like a shield that protects them from bullets

B.It is as if they held the key to their prison

C.It acts as a beacon of light in darkness

D.It is a seed that will grow into a mighty tree

Explanation: M. Hamel remarked that when a people are enslaved, as long as they hold fast to their language it is as if they held the key to their prison.

5What phrase did M. Hamel write on the blackboard with all his force before dismissing the final class?

A.Adieu Alsace!

B.Vive La France!

C.L'Allemagne Over All!

D.Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité!

Explanation: Overcome with emotion, M. Hamel took a piece of chalk and wrote 'Vive La France!' (Long Live France!) in giant letters on the board.

6In Anees Jung's 'Lost Spring', what is the literal meaning of Saheb's full name, 'Saheb-e-Alam'?

A.Emperor of India

B.Lord of the Universe

C.Master of Gold

D.Prince of the Poor

Explanation: Saheb's full name 'Saheb-e-Alam' means 'Lord of the Universe', which forms a poignant irony given his impoverished existence as a ragpicker.

7Where did Saheb's family originally migrate from to settle in Seemapuri in 1971?

A.Dhaka, Bangladesh

B.Kathmandu, Nepal

C.Lahore, Pakistan

D.Rangoon, Myanmar

Explanation: Saheb's family migrated from Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1971 after storms swept away their green fields and homes.

8What is garbage to the adult ragpickers of Seemapuri, according to Anees Jung?

A.A temporary inconvenience

B.Their daily bread and a roof over their heads

C.A hazardous waste to be eliminated

D.A seasonal hobby for extra income

Explanation: To adults in Seemapuri, garbage is their means of survival—their daily bread and roof over their heads—while to children it is wrapped in wonder.

9What ambition distinguishes Mukesh from other boys in Firozabad in 'Lost Spring'?

A.He wants to own a glass factory

B.He wants to be his own master and become a motor mechanic

C.He wants to move to Dhaka and farm

D.He wants to become a government officer

Explanation: Mukesh insists on being his own master by aspiring to become a motor mechanic, daring to break away from his family's traditional bangle-making caste.

10Which combination of forces forms the 'vicious circle' keeping the bangle makers of Firozabad in perpetual poverty?

A.Foreign investors, trade unions, and weather conditions

B.Sahukars, middlemen, policemen, keepers of law, bureaucrats, and politicians

C.Schoolteachers, local doctors, and transport workers

D.Village elders, religious priests, and landlords

Explanation: Anees Jung highlights two distinct worlds: one of impoverished families bound by stigma, and another vicious circle of money-lenders, middlemen, police, bureaucrats, and politicians.

About the UPMSP Intermediate English Exam

The Uttar Pradesh UPMSP Intermediate (Class 12) English (Code 117) examination evaluates high school seniors across four major areas: Flamingo Prose lessons, Flamingo Poetry appreciation and poetic devices, Vistas Supplementary Reader narratives, and General English Grammar including direct/indirect narration, sentence synthesis, transformation, syntax, and vocabulary. Note: This 100-question practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for UPMSP Code 117 exam preparation.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

3 Hours 15 Minutes (195 Minutes)

Passing Score

33% aggregate passing standard

Exam Fee

Free / Included in UPMSP Class 12 Board Registration (Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP))

UPMSP Intermediate English Exam Content Outline

30%

Prose Lessons (Flamingo)

Detailed study of Flamingo prose texts: 'The Last Lesson', 'Lost Spring', 'Deep Water', 'The Rattrap', 'Indigo', 'Poets and Pancakes', 'The Interview', and 'Going Places'.

20%

Poetry Analysis & Poetics

Comprehensive coverage of prescribed poems: 'My Mother at Sixty-Six', 'Keeping Quiet', 'A Thing of Beauty', 'A Roadside Stand', and 'Aunt Jennifer's Tigers', along with figures of speech.

20%

Supplementary Reader (Vistas)

Character analyses, themes, and narrative sequences from Vistas: 'The Third Level', 'The Tiger King', 'Journey to the End of the Earth', 'The Enemy', 'On the Face of It', and 'Memories of Childhood'.

30%

English Grammar, Transformation & Vocabulary

Direct/Indirect narration, Synthesis of simple/compound/complex sentences, Transformation of voice and degrees, Syntax correction rules, Idioms, Synonyms, Antonyms, and One-word substitutions.

How to Pass the UPMSP Intermediate English Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 33% aggregate passing standard
Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
Time limit: 3 Hours 15 Minutes (195 Minutes)
Exam fee: Free / Included in UPMSP Class 12 Board Registration

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
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UPMSP Intermediate English Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read all Flamingo prose chapters thoroughly to understand character motivations, key quotes, and thematic shifts.

2Memorize the definitions and examples of the seven major figures of speech (Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Oxymoron, Hyperbole, Apostrophe, Onomatopoeia).

3Practice rules of direct to indirect speech conversion, especially reporting verb tense changes and pronoun adjustments.

4Understand sentence synthesis rules using participle clauses, infinitives, nominative absolute, and subordinating conjunctions.

5Review Vistas story plots and character contrasts (e.g., Dr. Sadao's duty vs. patriotism in 'The Enemy', Charley's escapism in 'The Third Level').

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UPMSP Class 12 English Code 117 exam?

It is the compulsory English language and literature board examination conducted by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) for Intermediate (Class 12) students across Science, Commerce, and Arts streams.

What textbooks are prescribed for UPMSP Intermediate English?

The course prescribes NCERT-aligned literature textbooks: Flamingo (Prose and Poetry) and Vistas (Supplementary Reader), alongside UP Board General English Grammar.

What is the passing mark for UP Board Class 12 English?

Students must achieve a minimum of 33% out of 100 marks to pass the English examination.

How does this practice bank help in UPMSP Class 12 preparation?

This 100-question practice set offers multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations for correct answers and insights into incorrect options, helping students master core literary themes and grammar rules.

Are these questions officially released by UPMSP?

No. These 100 practice questions are original educational resources created by OpenExamPrep to align with the official UPMSP Class 12 English (Code 117) syllabus.

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