Class 12 CBSE English — Chapter 33: Writing: Article and Report MCQs with Answers
30 practice questions · 30 Medium
Practise the most important Class 12 CBSE English questions from Chapter 33, "Writing: Article and Report" — 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.
"Writing: Article and Report" 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 Writing: Article and Report, 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: Writing: Article and Report (Class 12 English)
The last question of Section B, worth 5 marks in 120-150 words — Format 1, Organisation of Ideas 1, Content 2, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar 1. The syllabus asks for writing that is 'descriptive and analytical in nature, based on verbal inputs'.
- The marks
- 5 marks: Format 1, Organisation of Ideas 1, Content 2, Accuracy 1. 120-150 words, one of two questions.
- Descriptive AND analytical
- The syllabus requires both. Listing what happened is description; explaining causes, effects and what it implies is the analysis that earns the content marks.
- Article format
- A title, then a by-line naming the writer. Those two lines are what the format mark is looking for.
- Article structure
- Introduction that raises the issue → development of the argument → a conclusion that sums up or suggests. New matter must never appear in the conclusion.
Class 12 English Writing: Article and Report 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 the article or report question carry?
A.5 marks✓ CorrectB.4 marksC.3 marksD.8 marksAnswer: A. 5 marks
Explanation: The syllabus allots 5 marks to Article/Report Writing: Format 1, Organisation of Ideas 1, Content 2, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar 1.
- Q2Medium
What is the word limit for an article or report?
A.Up to 50 wordsB.80-100 wordsC.120-150 words✓ CorrectD.200-250 wordsAnswer: C. 120-150 words
Explanation: The syllabus specifies that it is 'to be answered in 120-150 words'.
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What are the key concepts in Class 12 English Writing: Article and Report?+
The last question of Section B, worth 5 marks in 120-150 words — Format 1, Organisation of Ideas 1, Content 2, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar 1. The syllabus asks for writing that is 'descriptive and analytical in nature, based on verbal inputs'. Key ideas include The marks, Descriptive AND analytical, Article format, Article structure.
What does Class 12 English Chapter 33 (Writing: Article and Report) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Writing: Article and Report" — 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.
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How should I revise "Writing: Article and Report" 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 "Writing: Article and Report" 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 "Writing: Article and Report" 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 Writing: Article and Report?+
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 "Writing: Article and Report".