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For the exam held on February 17, Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025 has been provided here. The answer key is unofficial and given for all set codes.
Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025 Live UpdatesClass 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Students can estimate their scores for Class 12 ISC English Literature (Subject Code: 801) on this page. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) conducted ISC 12 English Paper 2 examination on February 17, 2025 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Once the test concludes, our experts will provide unofficial answer key solutions for Section A, carrying 20 marks. The section is bifurcated into Question 1 and Question 2, where each question carries ten parts each of 1 mark. Question 1 is comprised of multiple choice questions, each question having four options, while Question B includes completing the sentences by providing a reason for each in brief. Section B comprises 60 marks including questions related to Prose and Poetry and answers for the same are not provided since their marking varies as per the writing style of each candidate.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025
Obtain unofficial answer key solutions for Sections A (Questions 1 and 2) here and anticipate your marks.
Section A Question (1): Choose the correct options
Check the expert's answers for Question 1 comprising (i) to (x) questions in the tabular format below.
Question Numbers | ISC English Literature Answer Key 2024 |
|---|---|
(i) | (b) Dishonest, cowardly and foolish |
| (ii) | (b) Only (Q) and (R) |
| (iii) | (d) She realizes the futility of power |
| (iv) | (a) He disbelieves the messenger and calls him a "liar" |
| (v) | (d) She was overcome with jealousy and anger |
| (vi) | (c) Time is all powerful and ever present. |
| (vii) | (c) Statement II is the reason for Statement I |
| (viii) | (c) He drove Beethoven to perfection. |
| (ix) | (c) A torrent of grief |
| (x) | (b) The natural cycle of life and death |
Section A Question (2): Complete the Following Sentences
Check the answer keys for Section A (Q2) comprising (i) to (x) questions in the following table.
Question Numbers | ISC English Literature Answer Key 2024 |
|---|---|
(i) In Act III Scene V of play, Macbeth, Hecate is angry with the three witches because | The witches acted without her approval |
| (ii) In Act IV Scene iii of play, Macbeth, Malcolm, is suspicious of Macduffs intentions because | He fears Macduff might betray him |
| (iii) In Act V Scene i of play, Macbeth, the doctor says, "This disease is beyond my practice" because | Lady Macbeth's illness is psychological |
| (iv) In Act IV Scene i of play, Macbeth, Macbeth gets angry at the witches when they show him the vision of the line of kings because | The vision confirms Banquo's heirs will rule |
| (v) In the short story, The Medicine Bag Martin and his Family felt guilty when 'Grandpa' travelled all alone to their home because | The family feels guilty for neglecting him |
| (vi) In the Short Story, The Cookie Lady, when Bubber informs Mrs Drew that it would be his last visit, she is stunned because | She was Draining Bubber's youth |
| (vii) In the Short Story, Atithi, Motilal Babu is initially reluctant to marry his daughter to Tarapada because | He doubts Tarapada's reliability |
| (viii) In the poem, Tithonous, Tithonous terms his immortality 'cruel' because | He suffers endless aging |
| (ix) In the poem, Beethoven, the musicians made fun of Beethoven's madness because | Musicians misunderstood his genius |
| (x) In the poem, Telephone Conversation, the speaker on the phone makes a 'self-confession' because | The speaker exposes racism sarcastically |
Class 12 ISC English Literature Exam Analysis 2025 Link
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025 Live Updates
11 00 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 2 (v)
In the short story, The Medicine Bag Martin and his Family felt guilty when 'Grandpa' travelled all alone to their home because The family feels guilty for neglecting him.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 2 (iv)
In Act IV Scene i of play, Macbeth, Macbeth gets angry at the witches when they show him the vision of the line of kings because The vision confirms Banquo's heirs will rule.
10 20 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 2 (iii)
In Act V Scene i of play, Macbeth, the doctor says, "This disease is beyond my practice" because Lady Macbeth's illness is psychological.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 2 (ii)
In Act IV Scene iii of play, Macbeth, Malcolm, is suspicious of Macduffs intentions because He fears Macduff might betray him.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 2 (i)
In Act III Scene V of play, Macbeth, Hecate is angry with the three witches because The witches acted without her approval.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 1 (x)
(b) The natural cycle of life and death
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 1 (ix)
(c) A torrent of grief
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 1 (viii)
(c) He drove Beethoven to perfection.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 1 (vii)
(c) Statement II is the reason for Statement I
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 1 (vi)
(c) Time is all powerful and ever present.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 1 (v)
(d) She was overcome with jealousy and anger
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 1 (iv)
(a) He disbelieves the messenger and calls him a "liar"
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ISC Class 12 English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 1 (iii)
(d) She realizes the futility of power
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 1 (ii)
(b) Only (Q) and (R)
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Question 1 (i)
(b) Dishonest, cowardly and foolish
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Was Paper Time-Consuming
No, Class 12 ISC English Literature 2025 exam was not time-consuming and was diable as per students.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: RC was Straightforward
Reading comprehension and grammar portions were considered straightforward.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Exam was Moderate
As per the initial feedback, ISC Class 12 English Literature (Paper 2) exam 2025 was overall Moderate and has a mix of easy and moderate sections.
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Class 12 English Literature (Paper 2) Answer Key 2
Class 12 English Literature (Paper 2) Answer Key 2025: Score Re-evaluation:
If students are not satisfied with their scores, they can apply for score re-evaluation as per CISCE's rules and regulations.
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Class 12 English Literature Answer Key 2025: Discrepancies
In case of any discrepancies or doubts, students should contact their school authorities or CISCE directly.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Answer Keys Soon
Our experts will be providing answer key solutions for Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025 soon. Keep Refreshing the page!
05 10 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
ISC 12th English Literature Answer Key 2025: Know the Marking Scheme
Using the marking scheme, students can calculate their ISC 12th English Literature 2025 scores and evaluate their performance.
05 00 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Exam Over
CISCE has concluded Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025 exam today at 5 pm. Students can download the answer key from the official CISCE website or other reliable sources.
04 45 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Score Calculation
Students can calculate their Class 12 ISC English Literature 2025 scores accurately using the answer key and marking scheme.
04 30 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
ISC Class 12 English Literature Answer Key 2025: 30 Minutes Left for the Conclusion of Exam
For ISC Class 12 English Literature (Paper 2 exam) 30 more minutes are left for the exam to conclude. Stay tuned on this page for the official answers.
04 15 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Importance of Answer Keys
Through Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025, students can evaluate their performance, identify areas of improvement, and calculate their scores.
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When will ISC Class 12 English Literature Answer Key 2025 be Available?
The answer keys for ISC Class 12 English Literature will be available soon after the conclusion of the examination at 5 pm.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Are all the questions compulsory?
Yes, all the questions are compulsory to answer in Section A and Section B.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Passing Requirement 2
Students are required to obtain at least 40% in each subject to pass the ISC 12th board exams.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Passing Requirement 1
To qualify for the ISC class 12 examinations, students must achieve a passing grade in the English subject.
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ISC 12th English Literature Answer Key 2025: Total Weighatge of Section B
The total weightage of Section B in ISC 12th English Literature (Paper 2) is of total 60 marks.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Total Wwighatge of Section A
Section A of Class 12 ISC English Literature is of 20 marks.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Total Sections
There are two sections in the question paper of Class 12 ISC English Literature 2025. These are Sections A and B.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Maximum Marks
The ISC English Literature (Paper 2) has a maximum weightage of 80 marks.
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ISC Class 12 English Literature Answer Key 2025: Exam Commences
All the students have entered the examination hall and ISC Class 12 Paper 2 exam began at 2 pm.
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ISC Class 12 English Literature Answer Key 2025: Practice Question 1 (x)
(x) In the poem The Darkling Thrush, which poetic device has the poet used while
describing the wind as the ‘death-lament’?
(a) Simile
(b) Onomatopoeia
(c) Visual imagery
(d) Metaphor01 30 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
ISC English Class 12 Literature Answer Key 2025: Practice Question 1 (ix)
(ix) “The sea is calm tonight.”
Which one of the following explains why the poem Dover Beach starts with the
above line?
(I) To help readers visualise the setting of the poem.
(II) To convey that religious faith is diminishing in the world.
(III) To urge readers to show more compassion and peace in the world.
(IV) To express that the apparent calm is deceptive.(a) Only (I)
(b) Only (I) and (IV)
(c) Only (III) and (IV)
(d) Only (I), (III) and (IV)01 15 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Practice Question 1 (viii)
(viii) “With the same pains you use to fill a cup
Up to the brim, and even above the brim.”
The above lines taken from the poem Birches describe how the boy climbs the
tree. Which quality of the boy is being highlighted here?
(a) Curiosity
(b) Courage
(c) Optimism
(d) Mindfulness01 00 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Practice Question 1 (vii)
(vii) In the short story The Singing Lesson, what made Miss Meadows change from conducting a mournful song to a happy one?
(a) Basil’s confession that he is fond of her.
(b) Basil’s telegram telling her to ignore the letter sent by him.
(c) The students’ rendition of the song.
(d) The Headmistress’ confirmation of Miss Meadows doing a good job.12 45 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English 2025 Literature Answer Key: Practice Question 1 (vi)
(vi) What is the central idea emphasised in the short story B. Wordsworth?
(a) Beauty of the nature
(b) Alienation of the artist
(c) Importance of money
(d) Importance of success12 30 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English 2025 Literature Answer Key: Practice Question 1 (v)
(v) Which one of the following qualities describes the narrator’s character in the
short story Fritz?
(a) He is arrogant.
(b) He is rational.
(c) He is indifferent.
(d) He is ambitious.12 15 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English 2025 Literature Answer Key: Practice Question 1 (iv)
(iv) How does Ariel’s music influence Stephano and Trinculo in Act III Scene ii of
the play, The Tempest?
(a) It calms them.
(b) It amazes and frightens them.
(c) It helps them express their emotions.
(d) It helps them resolve conflicts with each other12 00 PM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English 2025 Literature Answer Key: Practice Question 1 (iii)
(iii) Prospero: Though with their high wrongs I am struck to th’ quick?
Yet with my nobler reason 'gainst my fury
Do I take part:Which quality of Prospero is reflected in the decision that he takes eventually in
Act V Scene i of the play, The Tempest?
(a) Honesty
(b) Understanding
(c) Rationality
(d) Forgiveness11 45 AM IST - 17 Feb'25
ISC 12 English Literature Answer Key 2025: Practice Question 1 (ii)
(ii) Why do Juno and Iris describe Ceres as “bounteous” during the masque in The Tempest?
(a) She is the queen of the gods.
(b) She is the goddess of harmony.
(c) She is the nymph of the woods.
(d) She is the goddess of agriculture.11 30 AM IST - 17 Feb'25
ISC Class 12 English Literature Answer Key 2025: Practice Question 1 (i)
Miranda: Oh, wonder!
How many goodly creatures are there here!
How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world,
That has such people In’t!
(i) What leads Miranda to exclaim “O brave new world” in Act V Scene i of the
play, The Tempest?
(a) The realisation that her father is the powerful Duke of Milan.
(b) The sight of Ariel and other spirits.
(c) The sight of Alonso and his courtiers.
(d) The realisation that she would be the Queen of Naples.11 15 AM IST - 17 Feb'25
Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Exam Timings
The ISC Class 12th English Literature 2025 exam is all set to be conducted in offline mode from 2 pm to 5 pm.
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Class 12 ISC English Literature Answer Key 2025: Exam Today
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will be conducting Class 12 ISC English Literature (Paper 2) exam today, February 17, 2025.
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