NCERT Class 12 Vistas English: Complete Chapter-wise Summary & Solutions (2025-26)
📌 Overview
Phymatry provides detailed chapter summaries, question-answers, and exam-focused notes for all 8 chapters in Class 12 Vistas English textbook, covering:
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Chapter-wise summary & analysis
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Textbook exercise solutions (oral comprehension, writing tasks)
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Important extracts for board exams
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CBSE/Competitive exams aligned content
📚 Chapter List & Study Materials
| Chapter | Title | Key Focus Areas | Solutions PDF | Video Guide |
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| 1. The Third Level | Psychological escape | Theme: Reality vs Fantasy | [📥 Download] | [▶ Watch] |
| 2. The Tiger King | Satirical tale | Irony, Political satire | [📥 Download] | [▶ Watch] |
| 3. Journey to the End of the Earth | Antarctica expedition | Climate change awareness | [📥 Download] | [▶ Watch] |
| 4. The Enemy | Human values | Medical ethics, War | [📥 Download] | [▶ Watch] |
| 5. Should Wizard Hit Mommy? | Parenting debate | Perspective conflict | [📥 Download] | [▶ Watch] |
| 6. On the Face of It | Disability acceptance | Character contrast | [📥 Download] | [▶ Watch] |
| 7. Evans Tries an O-Level | Prison escape | Suspense building | [📥 Download] | [▶ Watch] |
| 8. Memories of Childhood | Autobiographical | Social discrimination | [📥 Download] | [▶ Watch] |
🔗 Download All: [Complete Vistas English Solutions Pack]
📊 Exam Analytics
CBSE Chapter Weightage (2025 Pattern)
| Chapter | Marks Potential | Question Types |
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| The Tiger King | 8-10 marks | Long answer, Extract-based |
| Journey to the End… | 6-8 marks | Short answer, Value-based |
| Evans Tries an O-Level | 5-7 marks | Character sketch, Theme |
Most Important Extracts (Last 5 Years)
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The Third Level: “The corridor was…” (2019, 2021, 2023)
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The Enemy: “Dr. Sadao’s dilemma…” (2020, 2022)
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On the Face of It: “You’re not alone…” (2021, 2024)
🎯 Key Features
✔ Theme-based Analysis: Clear breakdown of literary themes
✔ Character Sketches: Ready-to-learn profiles (Derry, Dr. Sadao)
✔ Writing Task Samples: Letters, articles, speech formats
✔ Previous Year Qs: Highlighted in solutions
📌 Exam Preparation Strategy
High-Scoring Chapters
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The Tiger King (Most repeated in CBSE)
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Evans Tries an O-Level (Best for character questions)
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Memories of Childhood (For value-based questions)
Last-Minute Tips
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Memorize 5 key quotes per chapter
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Practice 2 writing formats daily (report, debate)
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Revise all “Reading Comprehension” extracts
❓ FAQs
Q: How to write perfect answers in English?
A: Follow PEEL method (Point-Evidence-Explanation-Link) + CBSE marking scheme keywords.
Q: Is Vistas enough for 90+ in English?
A: Yes! Focus on textual evidence + presentation skills.
Q: Best reference for writing section?
A: CBSE Official Sample Papers + “Xam Idea” Writing Guide.
🚀 Beyond Textbook
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Literary Devices Handbook: [Download PDF]
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100+ Vocabulary Words: [List with Mnemonics]
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CBSE Topper Answer Sheets: [View Samples]