Journey to the End of the Earth: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
Journey to the End of the Earth is chapter 16 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Tishani Doshi's journey to Antarctica on the Akademik Shokalskiy
- Gondwana and the geological history of the Earth
- Antarctica as a place to study climate change and the ozone
- Students on Ice programme and Geoff Green
- Phytoplankton and the message 'take care of the small things'
What examiners usually ask
- Why is Antarctica the best place to study the Earth's past, present and future?
- What is the significance of the Students on Ice programme?
- How do phytoplankton illustrate the importance of taking care of small things?
Exam tip
Link Gondwana (650 million years ago), the ice cores with carbon records and the ozone hole in one answer about Antarctica as a laboratory; the phytoplankton food-chain point is the standard moral the examiner expects.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Journey to the End of the Earth for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Journey to the End of the Earth in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. Journey to the End of the Earth is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Journey to the End of the Earth MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.