Lost Spring — Class 12 MCQs with Answers
Class 12 CBSE English · Chapter 2
30 practice questions · 30 Medium · Updated
Practise the most important Class 12 CBSE English questions from Chapter 2, "Lost Spring". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 30 Medium. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Lost Spring", focus on comprehension, grammar and writing skills. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Lost Spring, then move to Medium to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 12 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Lost Spring (Class 12 English)
An excerpt from Anees Jung's 'Lost Spring: Stories of Stolen Childhood', in two parts. The first follows Saheb, a ragpicker in Seemapuri; the second follows Mukesh, born into Firozabad's bangle-making caste. Both show how poverty and tradition together steal a childhood — and how one boy still dares to want something else.
- Anees Jung
- Born in Rourkela in 1944, she spent her childhood and adolescence in Hyderabad and was educated there and in the United States. An editor and columnist, she analyses 'the grinding poverty and traditions which condemn these children to a life of exploitation'.
- Saheb-e-Alam
- His name means 'lord of the universe' — which he does not know, and 'would have a hard time believing'. He roams with 'an army of barefoot boys who appear like the morning birds and disappear at noon'.
- Why they left Dhaka
- 'There were many storms that swept away their fields and homes.' They came to the big city 'looking for gold' in the garbage.
- The barefoot question
- One boy says his mother 'did not bring them down from the shelf'; another wears mismatched shoes; a third has never owned a pair. The author doubts the standard explanation: 'It is not lack of money but a tradition to stay barefoot' may be 'only an excuse to explain away a perpetual state of poverty'.
Lost Spring — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 12 English)
2 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
Who wrote 'Lost Spring'?
A.Louis FischerB.Alphonse DaudetC.William DouglasD.Anees Jung✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Anees Jung
Explanation: The excerpt is from Anees Jung's book 'Lost Spring, Stories of Stolen Childhood'.
- Q2Medium
Where is Seemapuri, and who lives there?
A.In Dhaka — farmersB.In the heart of Delhi — wealthy tradersC.Near Firozabad — bangle makersD.On the periphery of Delhi — squatters who came from Bangladesh in 1971✓ CorrectAnswer: D. On the periphery of Delhi — squatters who came from Bangladesh in 1971
Explanation: It is 'a place on the periphery of Delhi yet miles away from it, metaphorically'; 10,000 ragpickers live there.
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What are the key concepts in Class 12 English Lost Spring?+
An excerpt from Anees Jung's 'Lost Spring: Stories of Stolen Childhood', in two parts. The first follows Saheb, a ragpicker in Seemapuri; the second follows Mukesh, born into Firozabad's bangle-making caste. Both show how poverty and tradition together steal a childhood — and how one boy still dares to want something else. Key ideas include Anees Jung, Saheb-e-Alam, Why they left Dhaka, The barefoot question.
What does Class 12 English Chapter 2 (Lost Spring) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "Lost Spring": 30 Medium. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Lost Spring" questions free to practise?+
Yes. Sign in with Google to practise "Lost Spring" free. Full unlimited access is ₹999/year on a launch offer until 1 December 2026. No chapter is charged separately.
How should I revise "Lost Spring" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
Are these "Lost Spring" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 2 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Lost Spring" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Lost Spring (Class 12 English)?+
The questions that matter most test Anees Jung, Saheb-e-Alam, Why they left Dhaka, The barefoot question. This page shows 2 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 30 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
Is there an online quiz for Lost Spring?+
Yes — Class 12 English Lost Spring has timed online quizzes at Medium levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.