Lost Spring: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
Lost Spring is chapter 2 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
- Saheb-e-Alam: ragpicker from Dhaka living in Seemapuri
- Garbage as 'gold' for the children and the lost promise of school
- Mukesh of Firozabad and the bangle-making industry
- Vicious circle of poverty: moneylenders, middlemen, police, bureaucrats
- Mukesh's dream of becoming a motor mechanic
- Theme: child labour and stolen childhood
What examiners usually ask
- What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where is he and where has he come from?
- Why could the bangle makers of Firozabad not organise themselves into a cooperative?
- 'Mukesh insists on being his own master.' How is his dream different from that of Saheb?
Exam tip
Compare the two boys in every long answer (Saheb loses freedom at the tea stall, Mukesh dares to dream) and name the 'two distinct worlds' of Firozabad; the question on why Saheb is no longer his own master is a regular 2-marker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Lost Spring 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 Lost Spring in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. Lost Spring is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Lost Spring MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.