INTERVIEW QUESTION
(4 Marks)
CLASS 12th/HSC/Maharashtra Board
- Prof. Nazneen Shaikh
A FORMAL CONVERSATION BETWEEN
INTERVIEWER & INTERVIEWEE
INTERVIEWER INTERVIEWEE
Template for the Interview Questions
I. Table
Name of the
Interviewee
Field/Specialization
Date/Venue/Time
Duration
MARKING SCHEME:
Appropriate Questions 2 Marks
Language & Style 1 Mark
Overall Impression 1 Mark
TOTAL 4 Marks
I. Imagine that you have to interview a social campaigner
of your choice. With the help of the given table and points,
frame questions for an interview:
1. Reason for taking the issue
2. Initial setbacks
3. Reaction
4. Core problem
5. Gender roles
6. Support received
7. Positive response
8. Status of a role model
Name of the Nandita Das
interviewee
Field/Specialization Social Activist
Date/Venue/Time 01-02-2023, NCPA MUMBAI, (4.00
PM)
Duration 30 Minutes
Your Black is Beautiful campaign has been a great success.
So, let me begin by asking you the most relevant question
first:
1. What had prompted you to take up such a radical
campaign?
2. What were the initial setbacks that you had faced?
3. Were you apprehensive of the reaction from traditional
society?
4. How do you explain the core problem behind our deep-
rooted obsession with skin colour?
5. Does this “colour bias” affect the boy as much as the girls?
6. Who supported you most during the campaign?
7. Certain Television Channels stopped accepting
advertisements for ‘fairness creams’ after your campaign.
Do you expect many more such positive responses?
8. Young girls look up to you as their idol. How do you hope
to live up to their expectations?
II. Imagine that you have to interview the District Medical Officer who
had successfully handled the Covid-19 pandemic situation in her/his
district. With the help of the given table and points, frame questions
for an interview:
1. Seriousness of the situation
2. Shortage of supplies
3. Challenges faced
4. First priority
5. Coordination of departments
6. Support from higher authorities
7. Looking back at the situation
8. Appreciation for the work
Name of the interviewee Dr. Shilpa Shiwalkar
Field/Specialization District Medical Officer
Date/Venue/Time 03/02/2023,H.Q. Hospital,
Mumbai, (10.00 am)
Duration 30 Minutes
1. How grave was the situation in your district during the
second wave of the pandemic?
2. Did you face any shortage of oxygen or ICU beds?
3. What were the challenges other than the shortage of
beds?
4. What was at the top of your priority list when a critical
patient got admitted?
5. Did you receive all the necessary support from the
higher authorities?
6. How do you feel now when you look back at those
days?
7. Did the work of your devoted team receive due
appreciation?
• Imagine that you are going to have an interview with an artist, a musician
or a painter from your area. Prepare ten questions that you would like to
ask him / her.
1. Sir, what is your opinion about art in modern day?
2. How is art rated today in the commercial world?
3. Who is your inspiration and role - model?
4. What preparations do you make before a concert?
5. Why have you chosen this form of art?
6. Do you get sufficient support from your family, friends and
colleagues?
7. Who is your real “hero”?
8. What hardships do you face in this field?
9. Have you had any memorable experience that you would
like to share with us?
10. Sate what message you would like to give to your fans and
other upcoming artistes.
• The following questions form a part of the interview
between an actress who is a recipient of an award and
yourself.
1. How do you feel on receiving such an award?
2. Have you received such recognition before? Please give
details.
3. How long has your career in the film industry ben?
4. Who do you attribute your success to?
5. Which is your favourite co - star and why?
6. What were the reactions of your family to this award?
7. Who else do you think deserved such an award?
8. What types of roles do you enjoy doing the most?
9. What is your plan for the future?
10. What message would you like to give the upcoming
generation of artistes?
