AMBE SCHOOL-CBSE

Manjalpur, Vadodara -11.

Mid-Term Exam Year : 2020-21
Subject : Accountancy
Grade: XII (Commerce) Max. Marks: 80
Day & Date: Wednesday, 16th September’20 Duration: 3 Hours
Name of the Student: ____________________________________________________ Section: ________ Seat No. ________
Instructions:
All parts of the question are compulsory and should be attempted at one place.
Show the workings clearly.
The question paper contains 31 questions.

SECTION-A (1 MARK)
1. If current ratio of a firm is 2.5:1 and its current liabilities are `2,00,000. Its working capital will be
________ (fill the blank)
2. Calculate operating profit ratio if revenue from operations is `5,00,000; operating profit is `75,000.
3. Name the aggregate of shareholder’s funds and total debts.
4. What will be the operating profit ratio, if operating ratio is 88.94%?
5. Give one objective of preparing common size statement of profit & loss.
6. How the factor “efficiency of management” does affect the goodwill of the firm?
7. Give one advantage of ratio analysis.
8. What is operating cost?
9. Comparison of actual values of one firm with those of another firm belonging to the same industry is
a) Inter- firm comparison b) Intra- firm comparison
c) Pattern comparison d) Standard comparison
10. While preparing Common- size balance sheet, each item of balance sheet is expressed as % of
a) Current assets b) Non-current liabilities
c) Non-current assets d) Total assets
11. Which technique of financial analysis shows a comparative study of items of financial statements for
two or more years?
a) Comparative statement b) Ratio analysis
c) Trend analysis d) Common-size statement
12. Manager’s commission is a ____________ against profit. (fill the blank)
13. If a fixed amount is withdrawn by a partner on the last day of every month for a year, interest on the
total amount of drawings is charged for ----- months. (fill the blank)
14. Which of the following items will not be shown in profit & loss Appropriation account?
a) Interest on capital b) Interest on drawings
c) Commission to a partner d) Interest on partner’s loan
15. The excess of actual/average profit over normal profit is known as___________. (fill the blank)
16. Assets which do not have physical existence are termed as ____________. (fill the blank)
17. Capital invested in a firm is `5,00,000. Normal rate of return @10%. Average profits of the firm
`64,000(after an abnormal loss `4,000). Value of goodwill at four year’s purchase of super profit will
be __________ . (fill the blank)

18. Match the following:

Group A Group B
reserve fund old ratio –new ratio
Sacrificing ratio Credit to Revaluation a/c
Increase in the value of liability Accumulated profit
Increase in the value of asset Debit to Revaluation a/c

19. Unrecorded assets or liabilities are transferred to

a) Partner’s capital a/c
b) Partner’s current a/c
c) Profit & loss a/c
d) Revaluation a/c
20. If “X ” pays `1,50,000 as his share of goodwill to “Y ” (old partner) privately, the treatment will be------
-. (fill the blank)
SECTION- B (3 MARKS)
21. State any three features of partnership.
22. X and Y are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 7:5. They admit Z as new partner, who
acquire 1/12th from X and 1/6th from Y. Calculate new ratio and sacrificing ratio.

SECTION- C (4 MARKS)
23. Prepare Comparative Statement of profit & loss from the following details:
Particulars 31st March 20 31st March 19
Revenue from operations `30,00,000 `20,00,000
Other income(% of revenue from operations) 15% 20%
Expenses (% of operating revenue) 60% 50%
Tax rate 30% 30%
24. Opening creditors `80,000; opening bills payable `3,000; closing creditors `1,00,000; closing bills
payable `17,000; purchases `14,00,000; cash purchases `5,00,000; purchase return `1,00,000.
Calculate Trade Payables turnover ratio and average payment period (in days).
25. From the information given below, calculate Current ratio and Debt- Equity ratio:
Profit of the year `80,000
Fixed assets `2,00,000
Closing inventory `10,000
Other current assets `1,00,000
Current liabilities `30,000
Equity share capital `1,00,000
Preference share capital `70,000
12% debentures `60,000
Revenue from operations `5,00,000

SECTION- D (6 MARKS)
26. X and Y are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. On 31st March 20, closing capitals are
`10,00,000 and `12,50,000. On 1st May 2019, X introduced an additional capital `2,50,000 and Y
withdrew `1,25,000 from his capital. On 1st October 2019, X withdrew `5,00,000 from his capital and
Y introduced `6,25,000. After closing the accounts, it was noticed that interest on capital@ 6%p.a has
been omitted. During the year, X’s drawings `2,50,000 and Y’s drawings `1,25,000. Profit for the year
ended were `5,00,000. Calculate interest on capital if the capitals are fluctuating.

27. From the following information, calculate value of goodwill:

a) At three years’ purchase of super profit
b) On the basis of capitalisation of average profit
Information:
i. Average capital employed `10,00,000
ii. Profits or loss for the past years- `1,60,000(profit); `1,40,000(profit); `2,70,000(profit)
iii. Normal rate of return @11%
iv. Remuneration to two partners each ` 2,500 per month
v. Assets excluding goodwill `11,00,000 and liabilities `1,00,000.

28. From the following Balance sheet of Surya ltd as at 31st March 2020, prepare Common- size Balance
sheet:
Particulars Note no 31st March 2020` 31st March 2019`
Equity and Liabilities
Shareholders’ funds
Share capital 80,00,000 60,00,000
Reserves & surplus 12,00,000 8,00,000
Non-current liabilities
Long term borrowings 24,00,000 20,00,000
Current liabilities
Short term borrowings 4,00,000 12,00,000
Total 1,20,00,000 1,00,00,000
Assets
Non-current assets
Fixed tangible assets 80,00,000 60,00,000
Fixed intangible assets 4,00,000 12,00,000
Current assets
Inventories 24,00,000 20,00,000
Cash & cash equivalents 12,00,000 8,00,000
Total 1,20,00,000 1,00,00,000

SECTION- E (8 MARKS)
29. A , B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio 3:2:1. On 31st March 20,their Balance sheet was
as follows:
Liabilities Amount` Assets Amount`
Creditors 84,000 Bank 17,000
General reserve 21,000 Debtors 23,000
A capital 60,000 Stock 1,10,000
B capital 40,000 Investments 30,000
C capital 20,000 Furniture 10,000
Machinery 35,000
2,25,000 2,25,000

On the above date, D was admitted as a new partner and it was decided that:
a) The new profit sharing ratio will be 2:2:1:1
b) Goodwill of the firm `90,000 and D brought capital `29,400 and his share of goodwill in cash
c) Market value of investments was `24,000
d) Machinery reduced to `29,000
e) A creditor of `3,000 was not likely to claim anymore.
Prepare all the necessary accounts.
30. Mukti and Shrishti are partners sharing profits in the ratio 3:2. Following is the Balance sheet as on
31st March 20:
Liabilities Amount` Assets Amount`
Mukti capital 30,000 Drawings: 6,000
Mukti 4,000
Shrishti 2,000
Shrishti capital 10,000 Other assets 34,000
40,000 40,000

Profit for the year ended `5,000 which was divided in the agreed ratio, but interest @5% p.a on
capital and 6% p.a on drawings was omitted. Adjust interest on drawings on average for 6
months. Give an adjustment entry.
31. Ram and Ratan are partners in a firm. They share profits in the ratio 3:2. Their Balance sheet as at
31st March 2020 was:
Liabilities Amount` Assets Amount`
Creditors 1,50,000 Bank 1,20,000
Bills payable 80,000 Debtors 2,00,000 1,80,000
- Provision 20,000
Outstanding rent 20,000 Stock 50,000
Ram capital 3,00,000 Prepaid expense 10,000
Ratan capital 1,50,000 Machinery 3,40,000
7,00,000 7,00,000

They admitted Prabhash as partner on the following terms:

a) Prabhash will bring `2,00,000 as capital and the necessary amount of goodwill
b) New profit sharing ratio 5:3:2
c) Amount of goodwill is to be calculated on the Prabhash share in profits and capital
contributed by him
d) Stock reduced by 10%
e) Provision for doubtful debts to be `5,000
f) Machinery reduced by 5%
g) Revaluation expense paid by the firm `1,400
h) Unrecorded commission receivable `1,400, now recorded
Prepare Revaluation a/c and partners’ capital a/c

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 AMBE SCHOOL-CBSE
Manjalpur, Vadodara -11.
Mid-Term Exam Year : 2020-21
Subject : Business Studies
Grade: XII (Commerce) Max. Marks: 80
Day & Date: Wednesday, 16th September’20 Duration: 3 Hours
Name of the Student: ____________________________________________________ Section: ________ Seat No. ________
INSTRUCTIONS:
 All the questions are compulsory
 The question paper contains 35 questions.

SECTION –A (1 MARK)
1. Various management thinkers are of the view that the management has a systematised body of
knowledge that is based on logical observations and certain universal truths. Identify the nature of
management highlighted here.
2. Management of ABC ltd is following a practice in which it transfers a particular project to the senior
management. The senior management then divides and allocates the tasks to the teams. This is
helping the company meet all the timelines. Which principle of management is highlighted here?
3. Mr A and Mr B have the same work experience and both are equally efficient in their field of work.
But Mr A is paid less than Mr B. Which principle of management is violated?
4. On the introduction of GST, ABC ltd asked its tax experts to attend various seminars so that the tax
team of the company can familiarise with the new law. The company wants to use this information for
budgeting and forecasting so that the risk of uncertainty is reduced. Name the step in the planning
process that is discussed here.
5. Right to ____________ is a right to be protected against products which are hazardous to life or health.
a) Information b) Safety c) Consumer education d) Seek redressal
6. “The consumer should not blindly believe the words of the seller”. Which consumer responsibility is
highlighted here?
a) Consumer must exercise his right b) Cautious customer
c) Quality-conscious consumer d) Filing complaints for the redressal of grievances
7. State with reasons whether the statement are true or false: National Commission consists of a
president and six other members.
8. The last step in the process of controlling involves
a) Measuring performance
b) Comparing actual performance with standards and identifying any deviations
c) Determining the reasons for deviations
d) Taking corrective action, if needed
9. _________ is the process of converting a message into symbols.
a) Encoding b) Decoding c) Feedback d) Coding
10. Which of the following is not a monetary incentive?
a) Bonus b) Commission c) Profit sharing d) Status
11. Trust and acceptance comes under----- needs in Maslow’s need hierarchy theory.
a) Physiological b) Social c) Safety d) Esteem
12. State with reasons whether the statement are true or false: leadership and motivation are the two
elements of marketing mix.
13. State with reasons whether the statement are true or false: Democratic leadership style involves
giving orders by a superior to his subordinates and expecting that his orders will be obeyed by them.
14. Management is multidimensional because it has __________ dimensions.
a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four
15. ______________ denotes concentration of authority at the top level.
a) Decentralisation b) Centralisation c) Coordination d) Delegation
16. “Online platforms like Big basket, Amazon pantry, etc. are providing facilities of ordering grocery
items from their websites and apps.” Which component of business environment is highlighted in this
case?
17. State with reasons whether the statement are true or false: Responsibility cannot be delegated at all.
18. ______________ Organisation is known for giving rise to rumours.( mention the type)
19. State with reasons whether the statement are true or false: Vestibule training is the method used in
development of employees.
20. ______________ is the On-the – Job training method used to train electricians.
a) Web publishing b) Job rotation c) Coaching d) Apprenticeship

SECTION –B (3 MARKS)
21. Name the methods of recruitment in the following cases:
a) BBC ltd recruits the maximum of the senior positions using this method.
b) BBC ltd gets job applications even without declaring any vacancy. When there is a vacancy in
BBC ltd, it uses the available applications.
c) Casual vacancy of unskilled staff when there is a timeline to be met.
22. Political conditions in UP differ from those in Maharashtra. Similarly, demand for LEHENGA is fairly
high in Gujarat whereas it is quite low in Punjab. Identify and state the feature of business
environment.
23. National Digital Library of India is a pilot project initiated by the HRD ministry. It works towards
developing a framework of virtual repository of learning resources with a single window search facility.
 It provides support to all academic levels including researchers, lifelong learners and differently-abled
learners free of cost. State the dimension of business environment highlighted above.
24. A cycle manufacturing company is having its registered office in Delhi and manufacturing &
marketing unit in Noida. Which type of organisational structure is suitable for the company to achieve
its target? Also explain any two advantages of the structure.
25. What are the steps involved in organising process?

SECTION –C (4 MARKS)
26. Identify the dimension of business environment to which the following are related:
a) Banks reducing interest rates on housing loans.
b) An increasing number of working women.
c) Booking of air tickets through internet.
d) Alcohol beverages are prohibited to be advertised on “Doordarshan”.
27. Fresh Air electricals ltd is a company engaged in the business of manufacturing air conditioners. The
company produces five star BIS rating air conditioners, which are not only energy- efficient but also
pollution free. The company perceives the increasing temperature of Delhi as an opportunity. In order
to capture market share, the company directs its employees to work overtime. To tackle shortage of
workforce, the workers of the assembly departments are also asked to make delivery of the air
conditioners. However, due to long working hours, the efficiency level of the employees decreases. The
workers start feeling exploited, as they are not duly compensated for their work. The workers are also
becoming indiscipline. The spirit of teamwork, which characterised the company previously, has
begun to disappear.
Identify four principles of management which are being violated by the company. Support your
answer by quoting lines from the above case.
28. Define scientific management. State three principles of it.
29. Ramesh was working in the production department of a textile company. One day, he had an
opportunity to meet the marketing manager of the company. They talked about the latest fashion
preferences of the customers in the market. The marketing manager also suggested some ways to
capture the untapped market by modifying the production pattern.
a) Name the type of formal communication in which persons of two departments, one at a higher
position and another at a lower, communicate with each other.
b) State the problem which may arise in this type of communication.
c) Which principle is violated in such a situation? And explain it.
30. What are the four advantages of external sources of management?
31. Wardrobe India ltd is a chain of ladies garments boutiques where most of the work is done manually.
Due to coming of international brands in India, the company is finding it difficult to compete on two
fronts- finishing and embroidery work. The production manager realised that without modern
machines it will not be possible for them to survive for long. The company purchases new hi-tech
modern machines from Germany. During the production process, the manager observes that the
quality of production is not as per standards and very often production is disrupted due to
breakdown of machines. The workers get frustrated by continuous rejection of output and start
showing resistance towards new technology. To increase the efficiency of the workers, the company
decides to train their workers on-the-job under the able guidance of specialists. The workers who are
able to pick the skills are promoted and made incharge of the not-so-trained groups. This creates a
positive impact and everybody wants to learn. Suggestions from the workers are valued and workers
are encouraged to communicate freely.
Identify and explain the importance of management highlighted here by quoting lines from the above.

SECTION –D (5 MARKS)
32. Super Textile ltd reported 43% fall in its profit in the fourth quarter ended 31st March 2017. It is
beyond the acceptable range of 25% decided by the company. This was due to higher fuel cost and
lower yield on account of demonetisation. The company aims to implement cost saving measures by
restructuring contracts and its business processes to meet its targets in the future.
a) Name the function of management discussed above.
b) Identify and explain the steps of the function of management discussed above.
33. Chill –Out Pvt ltd is a company engaged in the business of manufacturing beverages. In the month of
March, Shyam the manager of the company plans to bring out a new drink for the summer season.
He distributes free samples of the new launch and gets feedback from customers. The feedback report
clearly indicates that customers have preference for mango flavour over strawberry flavour and jamun
flavour over imli. Accordingly, the production is adjusted and the marketing department prepares its
promotional and advertising campaigns. As per the sales performance, Shyam further modifies his
production plans.
a) Identify and explain the concept of management highlighted in the present case.
b) State the characteristics of the concept identified in the above para.
34. Explain five limitations of planning.

SECTION –E (6 MARKS)
35. Blue Heavens ltd purchased a new hi- tech machine from Germany for manufacturing high quality
auto components in a cost effective manner. But during the production process, the manager
observed that the quality of production was not as per standard. On investigation, it was found that
there was lack of knowledge among the employees of using these hi- tech machines. So, frequent visit
of engineers was required from Germany. This resulted in high overhead charges.
Suggest what can be done to develop the skills and abilities of employees for producing high quality
products by using these hi-tech machines.
Also state how the employees and the organisation will benefit from your suggestion.
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 AMBE SCHOOL, CBSE
Manjalpur, Vadodara -11.
Mid-Term Exam Year : 2020-21
Subject: Economics
Grade : XII (Commerce) Max. Marks: 80
Day & Date: Wednesday, 16th September’20 Duration:3 Hours
Name of the Student: ___________________________________________________ Section: ________ Seat No. ________
General Instructions :
 All questions in both sections are compulsory. However, there is internal choice in some questions.
 Marks for questions are indicated against each question.
 Question No.1-10 and 18-27 are very short answer questions carrying 1 mark each. They are required to be
answered in one sentence.
 Question No.11-12 and 28-29are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. Answers to them should not
normally exceed 60 words each.
 Question No.13-15 and 30-32 are also short answer questions carrying 4 marks each. Answers to them
should not normally exceed 70 words each.
 Question No.16-17and 33-34 are long answer questions carrying 6 marks each. Answers to them should not
normally exceed 100 words each
 Answers should be brief and to the point and the above word limit be adhered to as far as possible.

SECTION A: MACROECONOMICS
1. What is real flow?
2. What is repo rate?
3. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good?
a) Intangible b) Can be stored
c) Production and consumption must happen simultaneously d) cannot be transferred
4. What is nominal National Income?
5. What do you mean by normal resident of a country?
6. What is the formula for calculating change in stock ?
7. What is the formula for investment multiplier?
8. What is foreign exchange?
9. What is spot market?
10. What do you mean by Near Money?
11. Explain three functions of Money.
OR
Explain three functions of commercial Bank.
12. How does the use of money overcome the drawbacks of barter system?
13. Only one Product X is produced in the country. Its output during the year 2012 and 2013
was 100 units and 110 units respectively. The market price of the product during the year
was `50 and ` 55 per unit respectively. Calculate the percentage change in real GDP and
nominal GDP in year 2013 using 2012 as the base year.
OR
Explain three sector circular flow of National Income.
14. State the steps to calculate national income by Income method.
OR
State any four precautions that need to be kept in mind when using the value added method for
Calculating national income.
15. From the following data relating to a firm, calculate its net value added at factor cost :

Sr. Particulars (` in Crores)

i) Subsidy 40
ii) Sales 800
iii) Depreciation 30
iv) Exports 100
v) Closing stock 20
vi) Opening stock 50
vii) Intermediate purchases 500
(P.T.O.)
16. a) What is meant by Cash reserve ratio? How does it increase the money supply in the economy?
b) What is meant by Open market operation? How does it reduce the money supply in the
economy?
17. Find (a) GNP at MP (b) NDP at FC
(` in Crore)
i) Net current transfer from abroad 5
ii) Private final consumption expenditure 200
iii) Subsidies 20
iv) Net domestic fixed capital formation 40
v) Net factor income to abroad 10
vi) Government final consumption expenditure 50
vii) Change in stock (-)10
viii) Net imports (-)20
ix) Consumption of fixed capital 30
x) Indirect tax 60
xi) Exports 100

SECTION B: INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

18. What is fiscal reform?
19. Define poverty line?
20. What is marketed Surplus?
21. What is unemployment?
22. Under ____________ type of unemployment, marginal product gained by employing one additional
unit of labour is zero.
23. ____________ an indicator which is used for analyzing the employment situation of a country.
24. Define disguised unemployment.
25. What do you mean by infant mortality rate?
26. Define small scale industry.
27. What is relative poverty?
28. What was the conditions of Indian agriculture at the time of independence?
29. What is globalization? Explain with example
OR
Define privatization? State the measures adopted for privatization.
30. What were the limitations of green revolution?
OR
Write short notes on Prime minister’s Rozgar Yojana (PMRY)
31. State three approaches adopted by the Indian Government to combat Poverty.
OR
What was the condition of Industrial sector at the time of Independence?
32. What are the common goals of Indian five year plans?
33. Explain the New Economic Policy 1991.
34. Explain three cause and three methods to remove poverty.

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 AMBE SCHOOL-CBSE
Manjalpur, Vadodara -11.
Mid-Term Exam Year : 2020-21
Subject: English
Grade: XII Max. Marks: 80
Day & Date: Wednesday, 16th September’20 Duration: 3 Hours
Name of the Student: ____________________________________________________ Section: ________ Seat No. ________
OBJECTIVE (PART-A)
Q.1Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
1.MaharanaPratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he accomplished so much
grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the boundaries of countries and time turning
him into an immortal personality. He along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour,
sacrifice and patriotism. Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before MaharanaPratap
occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their nobles and subjects, had
established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their magnificence despite the hurdles
of having a smaller area under their command and less population. There did come a few thorny
occasions when the flag of the kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved in the
sky, thanks to the gallantry and brilliance to the people of Mewar.
2.The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring a few kings, most of the rulers were
competent and patriotic. This glorious tradition of the kingdom almost continued for 1500 years
since its establishment, right from the reign of BappaRawal. Infact only 60 yearsbefore
MaharanaPratap, RanaSanga drove the kingdom to the pinnacle of fame. His reputation went
beyond Rajasthan and reached Delhi. Two generations before him, RanaKumbha had given a new
stature to the kingdom through victories and developmental work. During his reign, literature
and art also progressed extraordinarily. Rana himself was inclined towards writing and his works
are read with reverence even today. The ambience of his kingdom was conducive to the creation
of high quality work of art and literature. These accomplishments were the outcome of a long
standing tradition sustained by several generations.
3.The life of the people of Mewar must have been peaceful and prosperous during the long span of
time; otherwise such extraordinary accomplishment in these fields would not have been possible.
This is reflected in their art and literature as well as their loving nature. They compensate for lack
of admirable physique by their firm but pleasant nature. The ambience of Mewar remains lovely,
thanks to the cheerful and liberal character of its people.
4.One may observe astonishing pieces of workmanship not only in the forts and palaces of Mewar
but also in the public utility buildings. Ruins of many structures which are still standing tall in
their grandeur are testimony to the fact that Mewar was not only the land of the brave but also a
seat of art and culture. Amidst aggression and bloodshed, literature and art flourished and
creative pursuits of literature and artist did not suffer. Imagine, how glorious the period must
have been when the Vijay Stambha which is the sample of our great ancient architecture even
today, was constructed. In the same fort, KirtiStambha is standing high, reflecting how liberal the
then administration was which allowed people from other communities and kingdoms to come
and carry out construction work. It is useless to indulge in the debate whether the VijayaStambha
was constructed first or the kirtiStambha. The fact is that both the capitals are standing side by
side and reveal the proximity between the king and the subjects of Mewar.
5.The cycle of time does not remain the same. Whereas the reign of RanaSanga was crucial in
raising the kingdom of acme of glory, it also proved to be his nemesis. History took a turn. The
fortune of Mewar- the land of the brave, started waning. Rana tried to save the day with his
acumen which was running against the stream and the glorious traditions for sometime.

1.1 On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions by
choosing the most appropriate option. (1x5=5)
(i) How did MaharanaPratap became immortal?
(a) he ruled Mewar for 25 years.
(b) he added a lot of grandeur to Mewar.
(c) of his valour, sacrifice and patriotism.
(d) both (b)and (c)
(ii) Difficulties in the way of Mewar were
(a) Lack of cooperation of the nobility.
(b) Ancient traditions of the kingdom.
(c) Its small area and small population.
(d) The poverty of the subjects.
 (iii) during thorny occasions
(a) The flag of Mewar seemed to be lowered.
(b) The flag of Mewar was hoisted high
(c) The people of Mewar showed gallantry
(d) Both (a) and (c)
(iv) Mewar was lucky because
(a) All of its rulers were competent.
(b) Most of its people were competent.
(c) Most of its rulers were competent.
(d) Only a few of its people were incompetent.
(v) Mewar is remembered as
(a) land of valor rulers
(b) forts and palaces
(c)seat of art and culture
(d) All of the above

1.2 Answer the following questions as briefly as possible. (any 5) (1x5=5)

i) Who was the earliest king of Mewar as mentioned in the passage?
ii) What was RanaKumbha’s contribution to the glory of Mewar?
iii) What does the writer find worth administration in the people of Mewar?
iv) How could art and literature flourish in Mewar?
v) How did the rulers show that they cared for their subjects?
vi) Find the word from the passage(para 5) which means’the most perfect thing that can be exist or
be achieved'
vii) Find the word from the passage (para 5) which means‘becoming weaker in strength'.

Q.2Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows:
1.Pollution has been defined as the addition of any substance or form of energy to the
environment at a rate faster than the environment can accommodate its dispersion, breakdown,
recycling or storage in some harmless form. In simpler terms, pollution means the poisoning of
the environment by man.
2.Pollution has accompanied mankind ever since groups of people settled down in one place for a
long time. It was not a serious problem during primitive times when there was ample space
available for each individual or group. As the human population boomed, pollution became a
major problem and has remained as one ever since. Cities of ancient times were often unhealthy
places, fouled by human wastes and debris. Such unsanitary conditions favored the diseases that
killed or maimed many people living in those times.
3.The rapid advancement of technology and industrialization today is something that man can be
proud of. However, it has brought along with it many undesirable results, one of which is the
pollution of our environment. Humanity today is threatened by the dangers of air, water, land and
noise pollution.
4. The air we breathe is heavily polluted with toxic gases, chemicals and dust. These consist of the
discharge from industrial factories and motor vehicles. The emission of tetraethyl lead and
carbon monoxide from exhaust fumes is a major cause for concern too. Outdoor burning of trash
and forest fires has also contributed to air pollution. They cause the smarting of the eyes, bouts
and coughing and respiratory problems. Owing to the burning of fossil fuels, the level of carbon
monoxide in the air is more than desirable. Too high a level of carbon dioxide will cause the
earth’s temperature to rise. The heat will melt the polar caps, thus raising the sea level and
causing the massive floods around the world. The burning of fuels also produces gases which
form acid rain. Acid rain has a damaging effect on water, forest and soil, and is harmful for our
health.
5. Man has reached the moon and invented supersonic crafts that can travel faster than the speed
of sound. However, these inventions emit pollutants which contribute to the depletion of the
ozone layer. This depletion of ozone, which absorbs the harmful rays of the sun and prevents
them from reaching the Earth will have drastic effects on all living things. It will lead to a number
of people suffering from skin cancer.
6. Water pollution has become widespread too. Toxic waste has found its way into our lakes,
streams, rivers and oceans. This waste is released by factories and sea going vessels. Spillage of
oil by tankers and during the recent Gulf War has caused irreparable damage to marine life.
Thousands of sea animals have died or were poisoned by the pollutants in their natural habitat.
As such, it is dangerous for humans to consume sea food caught in polluted waters.
 7. Dumping of used cars, cans, bottles, plastic items and all other kinds of waste material in an
eyesore. Much of the refuse is not biodegradable and this interferes with the natural breakdown
process of converting substances from a harmful form to a non-harmful one. As such, it becomes a
hazard to one’s health.
8. we are often faced with noises from construction sites, jet planes and traffic jam. We may be
unaware of it but noise pollution has been attributed to causing a loss of hearing, mental
disturbances and poor performance at work.
9. To control environmental pollution, substances which are hazardous and can destroy life must
not allowed to escape into the environment. This calls from united decision –making among
world leaders and a public awareness of the dangers of pollution.

2.1 On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions by
choosing the most appropriate option. (1x5)
(i) Pollution was not a serious problem in ancient times because:
(a) people were unsettled. (b) lot of space was available.
(c) population was less. (d) all the above
(ii) Acid rain does not cause:
a) Smarting of eyes. b) Water pollution.
c) Soil pollution. d) Damage to forest.
(iii) The number of people suffering from skin cancer will rise because:
a) Man has invented supersonic aircrafts.
b) Ozone layer is depleting.
c) No efforts are being made to repair the ozone layer.
d) Inventions emit pollutants that deplete the ozone layer which absorbs cancer- causing
rays.
(iv) If the refuse is not biodegradable it:
a) Becomes an eyesore. b) Interferes with natural breakdown.
c) Remains a health hazard. d) Both (b) and (c)
(v) water bodies get polluted.
a) by toxic waste. b) by waste of sea vessels and factories.
c) by factory waste. d) all the above.

2.1 Answer the following questions as briefly as possible. (1x5=5)

i) Explain how recycling can help prevent pollution.
ii) What are the hazards of exposure to excessive noise?
iii) How can pollution be controlled?
iv) How is marine life under threat?
v) How does the ozone layer serve human beings?

Q.3(A)Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: (1x4=4)
Whenever they find food, they pit their tents that become transit homes. Children grew up in
them, becoming partners in survival. And survival in Seemapuri means rag-picking. Through the
years, it has acquired the proportions of fine arts.
i) Who are ‘they’ here?
ii) What do they do when they find food?
iii) What does survival mean in Seemapuri?
iv) What has acquired the proportions of fine arts?

(B)Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. (1x4=4)
With that he picked me up and tossed me into the deep end. I landed in a sitting position,
swallowed water, and went at once to the bottom. I was frightened, but not yet frightened out of
my wits. On the way down I planned: When my feet hit the bottom, I would make a big jump,
come to surface, lie flat on it, and paddled to the edge of the pool.
i) Who is ‘he’ here?
ii) In which position did he land?
iii) Was he frightened?
iv) What did he plan?

Q.4(A) Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow: (1x4=4)
…….I saw my mother,
beside me,
doze, open mouthed, her face
 ashen like that
of a corpse and realised with
pain……..
(i) Who is ‘I’?
(ii) What did ‘I’ realise with pain?
(iii) Why was the realisation painful?
(iv) Identify the figure of speech used in these lines.
OR
(B) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
Now we will count to twelve
And we will all keep still.
For once on the face of the Earth
Let’s not speak in any language,
Let’s stop for one second,
And not move our arms so much.

(i) What is the significance of the number ‘twelve’?

(ii) Which two activities does the poet want us to stop?
(iii) What does the poet mean by ‘let’s not speak in any language’?
(iv) Describe the pun in the word, ‘arms’.

Q.5 Answer the following questions in brief. (Any 8) (1x8=8)

(i) Which districts came under the Prussian rule?
(ii) In which year the squatters in Seemapuri arrived as refugees from Bangladesh?
(iii) What was the profession of Mukesh’s father before he became a bangle maker?
(iv) Which game the peddler and the old man played after supper?
(v) Where did iron master and his daughter learn that the peddler was a thief?
(vi) In which city is the Grand Central Station located?
(vii) Name the psychiatrist friend of Charley.
(viii) What was the name of the prisoner?
(ix) How did Hana help Sadao during soldier’s operation?
(x) What were the two foreign elements the General wanted Dr. Sadao to combine?

SUBJECTIVE PART-B
Q.1The Principal, St. Mary’s School, Delhi has invited the Inspector of Police (Traffic) to
deliver a lecture on ‘Road Safety’ in his school. Draft a notice in about 50 words informing the
students to assemble in the school auditorium. (3)

Q.2 You are Varun Kumar, an electronic engineer who has recently returned from the US and
looking for a suitable job in the IT industry. Draft an advertisement in about 50 words for the
situation wanted column of a national newspaper. Your contact number is 4493546780 (3)

Q.3 You are Pratham Sharma/PriyaSharma from 34, A block, PreetVihar, Vadodara. Write an
application along with a personal resume in 120-150 words in response to the following
advertisement: (5)
Wanted an experienced hockey coach having M.P.Ed.degree for the school. Apply to the Principal,
Sunrise Public School, Vadodara by 25 September 2020.

Q.4Mid-day meal scheme in the schools introduced by the government serves several
purposes. Millions of children from the deprived sections of society get nutritious food
leading to good health, are attracted to the schools, kept from going astray and developed into
good citizens. The scheme may have some drawbacks too. Write an article in 120-150 words
on all aspects of the scheme. You are Anu/Arjun. (5)

Q.5 Answer the following questions in 30-40 words. (Any 5) (2x5=10)

(i) Why had the bulletin board become a centre of attention during the last two years?
(ii) What was Mukesh’s dream? In your opinion, did he achieve his dream?
(iii) Mention any two long term consequences of the drowning incident on Douglas.
(iv) Why did the paddler sign himself as Captain Von Stahle?
(v) Explain ‘pale as a late winter’s moon.’
(vi) What is the theme of the poem,” An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum”?
Q.6Answer the following questions in 30-40 words. (Any 2) (2x2=4)
(i) Do you think that the third level was a medium of escape for Charley? Why?
(ii) How is Hana’s perspective about the white man different from Yumi’s perspective?
(iii)What did Jo want Roger Skunk’s mother to be punished for?
Q.7Answer the following question in 120-150 words. (1x5=5)
(i) How does the metaphor of the rattrap serve to highlight the human predicament?
OR
(i) How did the misadventure in Y.M.C.A.swimming pool affect Douglas? What efforts did he
make?

Q.8 Answer the following question in 120-150 words. (1x5=5)

(i) Draw the character sketch of Jack.
OR
(i) Dr. Sadao planned and helped the enemy soldier to escape. Comment.
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 AMBE SCHOOL-CBSE
Manjalpur, Vadodara -11.
Mid-Term Exam Year : 2020-21
Subject : Informatics Practices
Grade: XII (Commerce) Max. Marks: 70
Day & Date: Wednesday, 16st September’20 Duration: 3 Hours
Name of the Student: ____________________________________________________ Section: ________ Seat No. ________

SECTION-A
Q.1 Multiple Choice Questions:- (10)
1. Which of the following is not a valid plotting function of pyplot?
(a)Plot( ) (b) bar( ) (c)line( ) (d)pie( )
2. Which function can you use with ORDER BY clause to specify custom sort order?
(a)SORT( ) (b)CUSTOM( ) (c)F IELD (d)All of these
3. Which of the following plotting functions does not multiple data services?
(a)Plot( ) (b) bar( ) (c)line( ) (d)pie( )
4. Which of the following thing can be data in Pandas?
(a) a python dict (b) an ndarray (c) a scalar value (d) all of the mentioned
5. Point out the correct statement.
(a) If data is a list, if index is passed the values in data corresponding to the labels in the
index will be pulled out
(b) Series acts very similarly to a array
(c) None of the mentioned
(d) NaN is the standard missing data marker used in pandas
6. Which of the following statement will import pandas?
a) import pandas as pd b) import panda as py
c) import pandaspy as pd d) all of the mentioned
7. Which of the following library is similar to Pandas?
(a) NumPy (b) RPy (c) OutPy (d) None of the mentioned
8. Series is a one-dimensional labeled array capable of holding any data type.
(a) True (b) False
9. If data is an ndarray, index must be the same length as data.
(a) True (b) False
10. Identify the valid declaration of L: L = [1, 23, ‘hi’, 6].
(a) list (b) dictionary (c) array (d) tuple

SECTION –B
Q-2 (a) Name the functions you will use to create a(i) line chart, (ii)bar chart (2)
(b) Name the function you will use to create a horizontal bar chart? (2)
(c) What is a marker? How can you change the marker type and color in a plot? (2)
(d) Name the Python library generally used for data visualization. (2)
(e) What is data visualization? (2)
(f) Create an array in the range 1 to 20 with value 1.25 apart. Another array contains the log values
of the elements in the first array. (10)
(i) Create a plot of first vs second array; specify the X-axis (Containing first array’s values) title as
‘Random Values’ and Y-axis title as ‘Logarithm Values’.
(ii) Create a third array that stores the COS values of first array and then plot both the second and
third array vs first array. The Cos values should be plotted with a dashdotted line.
(iii) Change the marker type as a circle With blue color in second array.
(iv) Create scatter chart as this: second array data points as blue small diamonds, third array data
points as black circles.

SECTION-C
Q.3 (a) Which key word is used to sort the records of a table in descending order? (1)
(b) Which clause is used to sort the records of a table? (1)
(c) Which command is used to modify the records of the table? (1)
(d) Which clause is used to remove the duplicating rows of the table? (1)
(e)What are different types of SQL functions? (1)
(f) Differentiate between Primary key and Candidate key.
OR
Differentiate between Degree and Cardinality. (2)
(g) Differentiate between a WHERE clause and a HAVING clause of SQL SELECT statement? (2)
(h)Write a query to display the sum, Average, Highest and Lowest salary of the employees.(2)
(i)Write a query to display the number of employees with same job. (2)
 (j)Write a output for SQL queries (i) to (iii), which are based on the table: STUDENT given
below: (3)
Table : STUDENT

(i) SELECT COUNT(*), City FROM STUDENT GROUP BY CITY HAVING COUNT(*)>1;
(ii) SELECT MAX(DOB),MIN(DOB) FROM STUDENT;
(iii) SELECT NAME,GENDER FROM STUDENT WHERE CITY=”Delhi”;

(h) Write SQL queries for (i) to (iv), which are based on the table: STUDENT given in the
question 4(g): (4)
(i) To display the records from table student in alphabetical order as per the name of the
student.
(ii) To display Class, Dob and City whose marks is between 450 and 551.
(iii) To display Name, Class and total number of students who have secured more than 450
marks, class wise
(iv) To increase marks of all students by 20 whose class is “XII”

SECTION-D
Q-4 (a) What are the full forms of these? (5)
(i) HTTP (ii)FTP (iii)VOIP (iv)SMTP (v)POP
(b) What is the difference between Hub, Switch and Router? (3)
(c) What are major types of networks and explain? (3)
(d) Differentiate between URL and IP address? (2)
(e) ABC Company wants to link its computers in Head office in New Delhi to its office in Sydney.
Name the type of Network that will be formed. Which communication media should be used to
form this Network? (2)
(f) Which of the following is/are not communication media ? (1)
(i) Microwaves (ii) Optical Fiber cable (iii) Node (iv) Radio waves
Identify which of the above mentioned communication media are Wired media and which ones
are Wireless media. (2)
(g) Name the devices: (2)
(i) This device constantly looks at all the data entering and exiting your connection. It can block or
reject data in response to an established rule.
(ii) This device connects multiple nodes to form a network. It redirects the received information
only to the intended node(s).

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