Class 12 CBSE English — Chapter 40: Reading Skills: Unseen Passages MCQs with Answers
30 practice questions · 30 Medium
Practise the most important Class 12 CBSE English questions from Chapter 40, "Reading Skills: Unseen Passages" — 3 separately timed quizzes built from 30 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions, with answers and explanations. The set is split into 30 Medium, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Reading Skills: Unseen Passages" is a chapter that rewards comprehension, grammar and writing-skill questions. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Reading Skills: Unseen Passages, then move to Medium to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 12 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below — answer and worked explanation — and signing in free opens all 30.
Key concepts: Reading Skills: Unseen Passages (Class 12 English)
Section A of the paper — 22 marks, split 12 + 10 across two unseen passages of 700-750 words in all. The first may be factual, descriptive or literary; the second is case-based and factual, with verbal or visual inputs such as statistical data and charts. This card is method only: there is nothing to memorise, only a way of reading.
- The structure of Section A
- 22 marks = 12 + 10. One unseen passage and one unseen case-based factual passage, 700-750 words combined.
- What is tested
- The first passage assesses comprehension, interpretation, analysis and inference. The case-based passage adds EVALUATION — judging how far the data supports a claim.
- Question types
- Multiple choice and objective type questions, plus short answer type questions to be answered in 40-50 words.
- Vocabulary via inference
- Word meanings are assessed from use in context, not from a memorised list. The surrounding sentence is the evidence.
Class 12 English Reading Skills: Unseen Passages MCQs with answers
2 solved questions across the difficulty levels this chapter is graded on — answer and explanation shown for each. The remaining 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
How many marks does Section A, Reading Skills, carry in the Class 12 paper?
A.22 marks✓ CorrectB.20 marksC.18 marksD.40 marksAnswer: A. 22 marks
Explanation: The syllabus allots 22 marks to Section A, Reading Skills, split as 12 + 10.
- Q2Medium
How many unseen passages are set in Section A?
A.OneB.ThreeC.Two✓ CorrectD.FourAnswer: C. Two
Explanation: Two unseen passages are set: one general passage and one case-based factual passage.
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What are the key concepts in Class 12 English Reading Skills: Unseen Passages?+
Section A of the paper — 22 marks, split 12 + 10 across two unseen passages of 700-750 words in all. The first may be factual, descriptive or literary; the second is case-based and factual, with verbal or visual inputs such as statistical data and charts. This card is method only: there is nothing to memorise, only a way of reading. Key ideas include The structure of Section A, What is tested, Question types, Vocabulary via inference.
What does Class 12 English Chapter 40 (Reading Skills: Unseen Passages) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Reading Skills: Unseen Passages" — 30 Medium — making 3 separately timed quizzes you can sit without ever repeating the same set, each with an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Reading Skills: Unseen Passages" questions free to practise?+
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How should I revise "Reading Skills: Unseen Passages" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium for application-level practice. There are 3 separately timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back and get a fresh set rather than re-sitting one you have seen. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
Are these "Reading Skills: Unseen Passages" 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 practise all 30 questions with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Reading Skills: Unseen Passages" quizzes?+
Yes — the timed quizzes use exam-grade marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skipped question. Note that MHT-CET and the CBSE board papers themselves carry no negative marking — our mocks for those are scored their way, not this way.
Are these important questions for Reading Skills: Unseen Passages?+
The set is curated to the NCERT syllabus and weighted toward the question patterns that actually appear in CBSE Board exams, across Medium — so it doubles as an "important questions" revision list for "Reading Skills: Unseen Passages".