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What was the main basis for developing the Class XII English textbook?
What was the main basis for developing the Class XII English textbook?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Class XII English textbook?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Class XII English textbook?
What is the theme of Alphonse Daudet's story, 'The Last Lesson' included in the textbook?
What is the theme of Alphonse Daudet's story, 'The Last Lesson' included in the textbook?
Which of the following best describes the theme of Selma Lagerlof's story, 'The Rattrap'?
Which of the following best describes the theme of Selma Lagerlof's story, 'The Rattrap'?
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What is the main theme explored in A.C. Barton's story, 'Going Places'?
What is the main theme explored in A.C. Barton's story, 'Going Places'?
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How many non-fiction pieces are included in the Class XII English textbook?
How many non-fiction pieces are included in the Class XII English textbook?
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What is the focus of Louis Fischer's Indigo excerpt?
What is the focus of Louis Fischer's Indigo excerpt?
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Which autobiographical piece deals with Asokamitran's years in Gemini Studios?
Which autobiographical piece deals with Asokamitran's years in Gemini Studios?
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The Introduction by Christopher Silvester aims to introduce pupils to which subject?
The Introduction by Christopher Silvester aims to introduce pupils to which subject?
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What aspect is covered in the recent newspaper interview with Umberto Eco by Mukund Padmanabhan?
What aspect is covered in the recent newspaper interview with Umberto Eco by Mukund Padmanabhan?
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What is the purpose of the 'Think as you read' questions interspersed in each unit?
What is the purpose of the 'Think as you read' questions interspersed in each unit?
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What does the 'About the unit' section highlight in each unit?
What does the 'About the unit' section highlight in each unit?
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Who is acknowledged for the book Lost Spring in the permissions section?
Who is acknowledged for the book Lost Spring in the permissions section?
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Which author is associated with the book Indigo in the permissions section?
Which author is associated with the book Indigo in the permissions section?
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What is highlighted as one of the key reasons for ignoring other resources and sites of learning?
What is highlighted as one of the key reasons for ignoring other resources and sites of learning?
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Who is acknowledged as the Copy Editor in the permissions section?
Who is acknowledged as the Copy Editor in the permissions section?
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Why is flexibility in the daily time-table considered necessary?
Why is flexibility in the daily time-table considered necessary?
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Which book is associated with the author A.R.Barton in the permissions section?
Which book is associated with the author A.R.Barton in the permissions section?
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What do school principals and teachers need to do to encourage children to generate new knowledge?
What do school principals and teachers need to do to encourage children to generate new knowledge?
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Who is mentioned as the Proof Reader in the permissions section?
Who is mentioned as the Proof Reader in the permissions section?
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How can inculcating creativity and initiative among children be made possible?
How can inculcating creativity and initiative among children be made possible?
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Which poem is included under Poetry Section 2 as per the provided content?
Which poem is included under Poetry Section 2 as per the provided content?
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Why is it important to rethink the methods used for teaching and evaluation?
Why is it important to rethink the methods used for teaching and evaluation?
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What have syllabus designers attempted to address regarding curricular burden?
What have syllabus designers attempted to address regarding curricular burden?
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What does the National Curriculum Framework, 2005, recommend regarding children's life at school?
What does the National Curriculum Framework, 2005, recommend regarding children's life at school?
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What does the NCF attempt to discourage?
What does the NCF attempt to discourage?
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What is the main goal of the syllabi and textbooks developed based on the NCF?
What is the main goal of the syllabi and textbooks developed based on the NCF?
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Which concept does the text suggest leads to a gap between school, home, and community?
Which concept does the text suggest leads to a gap between school, home, and community?
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What is the desired outcome of implementing the NCF principles in education?
What is the desired outcome of implementing the NCF principles in education?
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Which division is responsible for printing publications related to educational research and training, as mentioned in the text?
Which division is responsible for printing publications related to educational research and training, as mentioned in the text?
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