Maharashtra Class 12 English Answer Key 2023 (Available): Question Paper Analysis, Student Reviews
For Maharashtra Class 12 English 2023 paper conducted on February 21, 2023, obtain the student reviews and detailed question paper analysis here. Maharashtra HSC English answer key 2023 is also available below.
Maharashtra Class 12 English Exam 2023: The first day of Maharashtra HSC 2023 exam has commenced with the English language paper today, February 21, 2023. The exam was conducted in pen-and-paper mode from 11 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. Maharashtra HSC English 2023 theory paper was carried out for 80 marks while the rest 20 marks fall under the internal assessment category. Maharashtra 12th English question paper is divided into four sections, namely: Prose, Poetry, Writing Skills, and Novel. Shortly after the exam, this page details the complete analysis for today’s paper, reviews by the students, and the answer key to all the non-descriptive questions.
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Maharashtra Class 12 English Answer Key 2023
Download Maharashtra HSC English 2023 question paper here:
For the above-attached question paper set, the answer key is as elaborated below. The answers to all short-answer questions, grammar questions, etc. are given.
| Question 1 | |
| A1 | (a) and (d) |
| A2 | (a) Unable to speak English (b) Feeling of loneliness (c) Humiliation by the seniors (d) Feeling out of place in Mumbai |
| A5 | (i) (c) (ii) (c) |
| A6 | (a)-(iv) (b)-(iii) (c)-(i) (d)-(ii) |
| B1 | (i) (b) (ii) (a) (iii) (b) |
| B2 | Error: worked Correct Sentence: She has been working in this office since 1996. |
| Question 2 | |
| A1 | Hepatitis A, amoebic dysentery, influenza, tuberculosis |
| A5 | (i) (d) (ii) (c) |
| A6 | (i) booming (ii) risk (iii) acquiring (iv) accessibility |
| Question 3 | |
| A1 | (b)-(a)-(d)-(c) |
| Question 5 | |
| A (i) | (a)-(iii) (b)-(i) (c)-(iv) (d)-(ii) |
| A (ii) | (a) Gothic (b) Growth (c) six (d) conflict |
Maharashtra Class 12 English Exam 2023: Student Reviews
The first reactions of the students, their opinions the paper, along with its other major highlights are discussed below:
- Most of the students said that they were happy with how the paper was. The average difficulty level as rated by the students was Easy to Moderate.
- "In my opinion, the prose questions were easier than the poetry section this time. Not that it had very tough questions, its just understanding of the poetry has always seemed tricky to me," a Delhi student expressed her views.
- Students said that they found the Writing Skills section to be easy as well. "The types of questions came exactly as expected and I had prepared them well, so I did well. However, I found the paper to be a bit lengthy but it was expected considering it was English."
- The most difficult section in the paper was Literature or Novel section. "I was more dependent on the cliff-notes version for the novel. Hence, I found it to be a bit tough. I did well in the rest of the paper."
Maharashtra Class 12 English Question Paper Analysis
For the following-mentioned parameters, an expert Maharashtra 12th English analysis 2023 can be found in the table here:
| Parameter | Analysis |
| Overall difficulty level of the paper | Moderate |
| Difficulty level of Prose 1 (Section I) | Easy to moderate |
| Difficulty level of Prose 2 (Section I) | Easy to moderate |
| Difficulty level of Poetry (Section II) | Moderate |
| Difficulty level of Appreciation (Section II) | Easy to moderate |
| Difficulty level of Writing Skills (Section III) | Easy to moderate |
| Difficulty level of Novel (Section IV) | Slightly above moderate |
| Was the paper lengthy? | Yes. Many students said that the paper seemed lengthy to them. But language papers are usually always a bit on the lengthier side. |
| Overall expected good score | 65+ |
For all the latest updates on Maharashtra HSC English 2023 exam, be it reviews, answer key, or other important updates, stay tuned to the live blog below:
Maharashtra Class 12 English Exam 2023 LIVE Updates
Feb 21, 2023 04:00 PM IST
Maharashtra Class 12 English Answer Key 2023 Available
The detailed Maharashtra HSC English answer key 2023 is now available for all objective questions. The question paper to use for reference is also available for direct PDF download.
Feb 21, 2023 03:00 PM IST
Maharashtra HSC English Question Paper Analysis 2023 Available
The student reviews as well as the detailed analysis of Maharashtra 12th English Exam 2023 are now updated. Students can scroll above to check the same. Many candidates unanimously reported that they found the paper to be easy and a good start for their important board examinaiton.
Feb 21, 2023 02:40 PM IST
Maharashtra 12th English Analysis 2023: Physics Weightage, Pattern
Physics is the next major science subject for which Maharashtra HSC 2023 exam will be conducted. Maharashtra HSC Physics paper will be conducted on February 27, 2023 in the morning slot. For preparation, students can check the official paper pattern and weightage for physics:
Feb 21, 2023 02:30 PM IST
Maharashtra Class 12 English Analysis 2023 Soon
As soon as we receive reviews from the students, we will post their feedback here. Stay tuned to know all the latest happenings!
Feb 21, 2023 02:20 PM IST
Maharashtra English Analysis 2023: Question Bank
To prepare for the upcoming papers, the official question bank released by the board offers a variety of questions for practice. The questions vary in their difficulty level and are set as per the standard of the boards. Click on the following link to access Maharashtra 12th question bank for all subjects:
Feb 21, 2023 02:10 PM IST
Maharashtra 12th English 2023 Paper Ends
The first paper of Maharashtra HSC 2023 examination has concluded. Today, there is no second or afternoon shift. Students will soon exit the examination centre and once we obtain their feedback, it will be posted here.
Feb 21, 2023 01:55 PM IST
Maharashtra HSC English Exam 2023: Hindi paper tomorrow
Just as the first language English paper was conducted, the first language Hindi paper will be conducted tomorrow, February 22, 2023. The Hindi paper will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Along with it, other second-language subjects of Maharashtra 12th 2023 exam will be conducted in the afternoon 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. slot as well. These subjects are German, Japanese, Chinese, and Persian.
Feb 21, 2023 01:40 PM IST
Maharashtra Class 12 English 2023: Students got 10 minutes extra
As per a recent circular by the Maharashtra board, a duration of 10 extra minutes was given to the students to read the question paper. During this period, students were not allowed to write but only go through the question papers. It is because of the modified timings that Maharashtra 12th English 2023 paper will end at 2:10 PM instead of 2 PM.
Feb 21, 2023 01:30 PM IST
Maharashtra Class 12 English Question Paper Analysis 2023
Maharashtra HSC English paper will conclude at 2:10 PM. Afterwards, the reviews of the students on the paper, expert analysis, and the answers to the objective questions will be given on this page. Stay tuned to get all the updates!