Background to the Novel Goodbye Mr.Chips by James Hilton James Hilton’s Goodbye Mr.Chips was published in 1934 and quickly became one of the most beloved works of 20th-century British fiction. The novel originated as a short story written by Hilton while he was living in the United States. Inspired by memories of his school days at The Leys School in Cambridge and by stories of traditional English schoolmasters, Hilton created the unforgettable character of Mr. Chipping—affectionately known as Mr. Chips. The story was initially serialized in The British Weekly and…
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This category provides comprehensive English Notes for Class 12, carefully prepared to help students excel in their exams. It includes summaries, detailed explanations, solved exercises, and important questions from the textbook. Written in simple, clear language, these notes are suitable for both average and weak learners. The content also covers grammar, essays, applications, stories, and comprehension passages to improve writing and analytical skills. With exam-focused guidance and practical examples, these notes make preparation easier and more effective. Whether for board exams or self-study, this section supports Class 12 students in building confidence and achieving success in English.
ON DESTROYING BOOKS (J.C.Squire)
5- ON DESTROYING BOOKS (J.C.Squire) Questions & Answers (Based on Exercise) Q. No.1: What sorts of books British Public presented to soldiers? : برطانوی عوام نے سپاہیوں کو کس قسم کی کتب پیش کیں؟ 1سوال نمبر Answer: The people sent old and ordinary books to the soldiers. These books included old magazines, guides to the Lake District and back numbers of Whitaker’s Almanacs. These were useless for the soldiers. جواب:لوگوں نے سپاہیوں کو پرانی اور معمولی کتابیں بھیجیں۔ ان کتابوں میں پرانے میگزین، لیک ڈسٹرکٹ کی گائیڈز اور وٹاکرز المانک…
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6. THE MAN WHO WAS A HOSPITAL (J.K.Jerome) Questions & Answers (Based on Exercise) Q.No.1: How did Jerome K. Jerome come to suspect that his liver was out of order? What were the diseases he thought he was suffering from on reading a book on the treatment of disease? سوال نمبر1: جیروم کے جیروم کو یہ کیسے شک ہوا کہ اسکا جگر خراب تھا؟ بیماریوں کے علاج سے متعلق کتاب پڑھتے ہوئے مصنف کو کن بیماریوں میں مبتلا ہونے کا خیال گزرا؟ Answer: When the writer was reading the treatment…
Read MoreMY FINANCIAL CAREER by Stephen Leacock
7. MY FINANCIAL CAREER (Stephen Leacock) Questions & Answers (Based on Exercise) Q.No.1: What light do the following expressions throw on Leacock’s state of mind when he entered the bank, “Looked timidly”, “Shambled in”? سوال نمبر1:درج ذیل جملے لیکاک کی دماغی حالت پر کیا روشنی ڈالتے ہیں جب وہ بنک میں داخل ہوا ‘ ڈرتے ڈرتے ارد گرد دیکھا’ ، ‘بوجھل قدموں سے داخل ہوا’؟ Answer: The expressions ‘looked timidly’ and ‘shambled in’ show the writer’s confusion and nervousness whenever he enters the bank. He acts like a stupid person.…
Read MoreCHINA’S WAY TO PROGRESS
8. CHINA’S WAY TO PROGRESS (Galeazzo Santini) Questions & Answers (Based on Exercise) Q.No.1: Why has the world changed its attitude towards China? Answer:It was a time when the West ignored China. However, the Chinese have emerged as a great nation. They have made enviable progress and forced the world to change its attitude towards them. جواب:ایک وقت تھا جب مغرب نے چائنی کو نظر انداز کیا تھا۔ تاہم چائنہ والے ایک عظیم قوم کے طور پر ابھرے۔ انہوں نے ناقابل رشک ترقی کی ہے اور دنیا کو انکی طرف…
Read MoreTHE HUNGER AND POPULATION EXPLOSION-Anna McKenzie
9. THE HUNGER AND POPULATION EXPLOSION (Anna McKenzie) Questions & Answers (Based on Exercise) Q.No.1: What does the writer mean by hunger on a large scale as viewed by the writer? مصنف کی نظر میں وسیع پیمانے پر بھوک سے کیا مراد ہے؟ Answer: Hunger does not mean missing one meal or even meals for a whole day. It means never having enough to eat. It also means a situation in which you always wonder where the next meal is coming from. Q.No.2: Describe some great famines of the past.…
Read MoreTHE JEWEL OF THE WORLD (P.K.Hitti)
10. THE JEWEL OF THE WORLD (P.K.Hitti) Questions & Answers (Based on Exercise) Q.No.1: Give an account of the early career of Abd-al-Rehman-I, his dramatic escape and his adventure in Africa? Answer: In 750, the Abbasid started ruthless killing of the Umayyad. Abd-al-Rehman-I escaped and reached North Africa. There, Syrian troops accepted him as their leader. Soon, he attacked and captured all of Spain. جواب:750میں بنو عباس نے بنو امیہ کی سنگدلانہ قتل وغارت شروع کی۔ عبدالرحمٰن اول فرار ہوا اور شمالی افریقہ پہنچ گیا۔ وہاں پر شام کی فوجوں…
Read MoreFIRST YEAR AT HARROW (Sir Winston Churchill)
1. FIRST YEAR AT HARROW (Sir Winston Churchill) Questions & Answers (Based on Exercise) Q.No.1: The writer says that the examiners ask questions which the students cannot answer and not those which they can answer. Is this complaint just? سوال نمبر 1:مصنف کہتا ہے کہ ممتحن وہ سوالات پوچھتے ہیں جن کے جوابات طالب علم نہیں دے سکتے اور وہ نہیں پوچھتے جن کا جواب وہ دے سکتے ہیں۔ کیا یہ شکایت ٹھیک ہے؟ Answer: No, this complaint is not just because the examiners have to prepare question paper according…
Read MoreHITCH-HIKING ACROSS THE SAHARA (G.F.Lamb)
2. HITCH-HIKING ACROSS THE SAHARA (G.F.Lamb) Questions & Answers (Based on Exercise) Q.No.1: Give an idea of the size of the Sahara. How does it compare with England? سوال نمبر1: صحارہ کی جسامت کا کوئی اندازہ بیان کریں۔ یہ کسطرح انگلینڈ سے موازنہ کرتا ہے؟ Answer: The Sahara is a very large desert. It stretches almost the complete width of North Africa. It is believed that it would be difficult to find England if it is put in the middle of the Sahara. جواب: صحارہ ایک بہت بڑا صحرا ہے۔…
Read MoreSir Alexander Fleming by Patrick Pringle
3. Sir Alexander Fleming by Patrick Pringle Questions & Answers (Based on Exercise) Q.No.1: What are antiseptics and what is the antiseptic method? سوال نمبر1: جراثیم کش ادویات کیا ہوتی ہیں اور جراثیم کو ادویات سے مارنے کا طریقہ کیا ہے؟ Answer: The method of stopping the germs from entering into the body or killing germs is called antiseptic method. The chemicals used in the process are called antiseptics. Carbolic acid was the first antiseptic used in this process. جواب:جراثیموں کو جسم میں داخؒ ہونے سے روکنے اور مارنے کا…
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