Maharashtra HSC English Question Paper with Answer Key 2026: PDF Download, Exam Analysis

Question Type

Question Number

Answer Key

Reading for Comprehension

Question 1 (A)

A5 (1). C
A5 (2). A

Language Study (Non-Textual Grammar)

Question 1 (B)

B1.
1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - D
B2
attend instead of attended

Reading for Comprehension

Question 2 (A)

To be updated

Summarising

Question 2 (B)

To be updated

Mind Mapping

Question 2 (C)

"Competitive Exams"

Question Type

Question Number

Answer Key

Read the extract and complete the activities given below:

Question 3 (A)

A5. Alliteration

Appreciation

Question 3 (B)

To be updated

Question Type

Question Number

Answer Key

Virtual Message/Statement of Purpose/Group Discussion

Question A

To be updated

E-mail/Report Writing/Interview

Question B

To be updated

Speech/Compering/Expansion of Idea

Question C

Speech on "Making Vacation Meaningful"

Review/Blog/Appeal

Question D

Review of a Documentary on "Wildlife in India"

Question Type

Question Number

Answer Key

Literature

Question 5 (A)

To be updated

Literature

Question 5 (B)

To be updated

Literature

Question 5 (C)

To be updated

Literature

Question 5 (D)

To be updated

Section

Questions

Description / Tasks

Marks

I – Prose

Reading Comprehension

Extract-based questions: sequence statements, web-diagram, supporting details

12

-

Personal Response

Opinion in ~50 words

2

-

Grammar

Tense/Complex Sentence, Vocabulary

~6

-

Second Extract (Prose)

Theme statements, flow chart, illustration, short response

12

-

Language tasks

Passive voice, modals, vocabulary match

~6

-

Summarising

Write a summary

3

-

Mind Mapping

Prepare a mind map

3

Total – SECTION I

Prose comprehension + grammar + summary + mind map

[16 + 18] = 34

II – Poetry

Extract Questions

Locate lines showing poetic ideas (e.g., independence, self-reliance)

6

-

Interpretation

Explanation in own words

~4

-

Figurative Language

Identify a figure of speech

2

-

Creative Writing

Write your own poetic lines

2

-

Appreciation

Read the second poem and write an appreciation

4

Total – SECTION II

Poetry understanding + appreciation

14

III – Writing Skills

Virtual Message / Statement of Purpose / Group Discussion (anyone)

Formal writing task

4

-

Email / Report Writing / Interview (anyone)

Formal writing task

4

-

Speech / Compering / Expansion (anyone)

Extended writing/speaking task

4

-

Review / Blog / Appeal (anyone)

Creative/Opinion writing

4

Total – SECTION III

Various writing formats

16

IV – Literary Genre – Novel

Odd one out / True-False

Literary element identification

4

-

Short notes / Plot questions

Short answers on novel characters/themes

8

-

Character sketch / Message

Descriptive answers

4

Total – SECTION IV

Novel-based comprehension & responses

16

Grand Total

All Sections Combined

80