GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
KARNATAKA SCHOOL EXAMINATION & ASSESSMENT BOARD
SOLVED MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 3
Class: II Year PUC Academic
Year: 2024-25
Subject: ENGLISH 02 Maximum
Marks: 80
Time: 3.00 hours Number
of questions: 36
Instructions
1. Answer the questions in all the sections.
2. Follow the prescribed limit while answering the
questions.
3. Write the correct question number as it appears on
the question paper.
4. For multiple choice questions (MCQ’s), choose the correct
answer and rewrite it.
5. Answers to the question number 30A (a-i) or 30 B
(a-i) should be in sequence and at one place.
6. For question numbers 30, 31, 32 and 36, internal
choices are there. Hence, answer either A or B.
7. For Part - A questions, only the first written
answers will be considered for evaluation.
PART- A
I. Answer the following questions
by choosing the right option. 10x1=10
1. In the poem ‘Romeo and Juliet’, _________ would make
the face of heaven very fine.
a. Romeo b.
Ethiope c. Snowy dove d. Juliet
Ans: d. Juliet
2. The total annual expenditure for keeping the criminal
in the prison in ‘Too Dear’ came upto _______ francs
a. 16,000 b.
12,000 c. 7,000 d. 600
Ans: a. 16,000
3. According to the poet of ‘On Children’, ___________
dwell in the house of tomorrow.
a. the children’s souls b.
the parents
c. the parents’ souls d.
the children’s bodies
Ans: a. the children’
souls
4. Match the following according to the play ‘A Sunny
Morning’ and choose the right option from the given combinations
A B
A. Dona
Laura i. handsome and refined
B. Don
Gonzalo ii. plays havoc with
the nursemaids
C. Juanito
iii. gouty and
impatient
a. A-iii B- ii C- i b.
A-i B-ii C-iii c. A-ii B-i C-iii d. A-i B-iii C-ii
Ans: d. A-i B-iii
C-ii
5. In the story ‘The Gardener’, ________ invites
scholars, poets and musicians to his/her place.
a. Tammanna b.
the owner of the farm
c. Basavaiah d.
the owner’s wife
Ans: c. Basavaiah
6. Borges calls _______, ‘so intimate and so essential’.
a. poetry b.
books c. metaphors d. symbols
Ans: b. Books
7. The narrator of ‘Japan and Brazil Through a Traveler’s
Eye’ meets a deer which bows to him properly and courteously at ____________.
a. Tokyo b.
Nara c. Osaka d. Copacabana
Ans: b. Nara
8. Consider the
two statements from the story ‘The Voter’ and answer the question which follows
Statement 1: Whether or not we cast our paper for Marcus,
PAP will continue to rule
Statement 2: I will cast my vote for Maduka, if not this
iyi take note
a. Both the statements are given by Roof
b. Only Statement 1 is given by Roof
c. Only Statement 2 is given by Roof
d. Both the statements are not given by Roof
Ans: b. Only
Statement 1 is given by Roof
9. The famous cycling song is written by _____________ as
mentioned in the article ‘Where There is a Wheel’
a. N. Kannammal b.
S. Kannakarajan
c. Muthu Bhaskaran d. Fatima Bibi
Ans: N. Kannammal
10. According to the poem ‘Water’, water can sit
innocently in a __________
a. well b.
Bisleri bottle c. water pot d. puddle
Ans: d. Puddle
11. Fill
in the blanks with the appropriate passive form of the verb given in the
brackets. 3x1=3
The old
man came to this garden one day. The owner of the plantation ___(satisfy) by
the work of the old man. Various measures ____________(take) by the old man to
improve the garden. Gradually, farming __________(neglect) by the owner.
Ans: The old man came to this garden one day.
The owner of the plantation was
satisfied by the work of the old man. Various measures were taken by the old man to
improve the garden. Gradually, farming was
neglected by the owner.
12. Fill
in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in brackets 2x1=2
(out of
the way, get rid of, turn their backs)
The
criminal said that the rulers of Monaco had ruined his character and people
would _________ on him and in addition,
he had got_________ of working.
Ans: The criminal said that the rulers of
Monaco had ruined his character and people would turn their backs on him
and in addition, he had got rid of
working.
13. Read the following paragraph and match the underlined
pronouns in side A with the nouns/noun phrases in side B they refer to 5x1=5
Mary
makes it a point to go for a morning walk along with her (a) dog Daniel every
day. Both of them enjoy this activity as it (b) rejuvenates their spirits for
the whole day. They (c)walk for about five kilometers. Daniel is cheerful and
he (d) gives Mary a secure feeling on their walk. Peter, her husband had
trained him well. Peter works for the Army in the hilly region where (e) he was
posted five years ago.
A(Pronouns)
B (Nouns/Noun
Phrases)
a. Her i. Peter
b. It ii.
Hilly region
c. They iii. Mary’s
d. He iv.
Daniel
e. Where v. Morning Walk
vi. Mary
and Daniel
Ans:
a. Her – iii. Mary’s
b. It – v. Morning walk
c. They – vi. Mary and Daniel
d. He – iv. Daniel
e. Where – ii. Hilly region
PART - B
II. Answer any three of the following questions in one or
two sentences each
3x2=6
14. Mention any two images to which Romeo compares Juliet
in the poem ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
Ans: The two images to which Romeo compares
Juliet in the poem ‘Romeo and Juliet’ are Romeo compares
Juliet to the sun and also to a bright angel
shining in the night.
15. Why parents should try to become like children
according to the poem ‘On Children’?
Ans: Parents should try
to become like children because, according to the poem, children live
in the present and have a direct connection with life, whereas parents
often live in the past.
16. Which
are the two most popular courses at Vandana Shiva’s Earth University?
Ans: The two most
popular courses at Vandana Shiva’s Earth University are the study of
biodiversity and organic farming.
17. ‘If
books disappear, surely history would disappear.’ Evaluate this statement of
Jorge Luis Borges.
Ans: Borges implies
that books are essential for preserving knowledge and culture,
and if books were to disappear, the record of human history and
progress would vanish as well.
III. Answer
any four of the following questions in about 60 words each
4x3=12
18.How
does Tagore’s ‘Tapovan’ prove that the forests have been source of rejuvenation
for Indian civilization?
Ans: In
'Tapovan,' Tagore explains that Indian civilization has been closely
connected with nature, particularly forests, which have served as
places of learning, spiritual growth, and transformation. The great sages and
scholars of India lived in the forests, drawing inspiration from the serenity
and purity of nature. These forests nurtured Indian philosophy,
culture, and wisdom, making them a vital part of the country’s
intellectual and spiritual heritage.
19. How
does Laura kill herself in the story narrated by her in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
Ans: In 'A Sunny
Morning,' Dona Laura narrates a story about her youthful love. After her lover
is injured in a duel and forced to flee, she waits for his return. But, unable
to bear the heartbreak, she throws herself into the sea. This
dramatic version of the story is an inflated account of her emotions, and
although it's fictional, it highlights her deep feelings for her lover.
20. Describe
the uniqueness of the poet’s love as expressed in the poem ‘When You Are Old’.
Ans: In the poem 'When
You Are Old,' the poet's love is described as unique because it goes beyond
physical beauty. While others may love the woman's youthful charm, the poet
loves her "pilgrim soul" and the "sorrows
of her changing face." His love is deep, enduring, and based
on her inner qualities, making it a pure and selfless love that remains even as
time takes its toll.
21. Trace
the path of the child’s foot after it gets defeated in the battle, in the poem
‘To the Foot from its Child’.
Ans: In the poem 'To
the Foot from its Child,' the foot’s journey is symbolic of the human
experience of growing up and facing life's struggles. Initially, the
child’s foot is free, running, playing, and unburdened. However, as it grows
and faces the world, the foot is "defeated in the battle"
by shoes, which restrict its movement and freedom. Over time, the foot becomes
accustomed to its confines, adapting to the demands of life, but loses the
innocence and joy of childhood.
22. Why
does Kuvempu feel that the heaven is on earth only in the poem ‘Heaven, if you
are not here on earth?
Ans: In Kuvempu’s poem,
the poet expresses that heaven exists on earth through love, beauty,
and nature. He believes
that earth itself embodies heavenly qualities when people live
pleasantly with nature and one another. The poet rejects the idea of an
abstract, distant heaven, asserting that paradise is found in the experiences
of life on earth, where joy and fulfillment are possible if one embraces life
fully.
23. Comment
on the difficulty of pedestrians in crossing the road in Brazil as explained in
‘Japan and Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye’.
Ans: In 'Japan and
Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye,' the narrator observes that crossing
roads in Brazil is a difficult and risky task for pedestrians. Unlike
in Japan, where pedestrian rights are strictly respected, Brazilian drivers
tend to be less considerate. Pedestrians must wait long periods for an
opportunity to cross the road, and even then, they may not feel safe, as cars
rarely slow down for them. This creates a scary and challenging environment for
those trying to navigate the streets on foot.
IV. Answer
any three of the following questions in about 100 words each
3x4=12
24. Write
a note on the gaming house in Monaco as described in ‘Too Dear’.
Ans: In Leo Tolstoy's
story "Too Dear," the gaming house in Monaco is a significant source
of revenue for the tiny principality. Monaco is too small and poor to sustain
itself through unadventurous means like taxes, so the rulers allow the
operation of a gaming house, or casino, which attracts gamblers from
neighboring countries. The income generated from gambling helps the state
finance its expenditures, including governance and public services. Despite the
moral questions surrounding the establishment, the people of Monaco are
dependent on it for financial stability. The gaming house serves as an ironic
backdrop to the story's exploration of justice and punishment, as the state is
willing to use an unethical means, like gambling, to support its economy while
grappling with the cost of dealing with a criminal in an equally unethical
manner.
25. Describe
the ill-natured prelude to the meeting between Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo in
the play ‘A Sunny Morning’.
Ans: In "A Sunny
Morning," Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo have a comically aggressive encounter
before they recognize each other as former lovers. Both elderly and set in
their ways, they bicker when Don Gonzalo attempts to sit on a park bench
already occupied by Dona Laura. Gonzalo rudely scares away the pigeons Dona
Laura is feeding, and the two engage in mocking remarks and petty insults.
Gonzalo complains about the lack of peace in public spaces, while Laura
counters with sharp wit. Their initial exchange reveals their pride and
stubbornness, adding humor to the scene and creating dramatic tension. This
ill-natured preface contrasts with the softness that follows once they realize
they share a romantic past, making their eventual settlement more emotional.
26. Evaluate
the methods adopted by Tammanna and Basavaiah to defeat each other.
Ans: In the story
"The Gardener," Tammanna and Basavaiah are locked in a bitter
rivalry, each attempting to outdo the other in different ways. Basavaiah
initially resorts to material means by seizing Tammanna’s land, trying to
assert dominance through wealth and property. In response, Tammanna chooses an
intellectual path by creating poetry and songs that mock Basavaiah, gaining the
admiration and respect of others for his creativity and wit. When Basavaiah
fails to compete with Tammanna’s artistic success, Tammanna escalates the
conflict by rejecting all material possessions, including his remaining land
and wealth. This final act of renunciation leaves Basavaiah defeated, as he can
no longer compete with someone who has nothing left to lose. The methods
employed by both characters reflect a contrast between materialism and
intellectual or spiritual superiority, ultimately showing that victory through the mind is more
enduring than through material possessions.
27. Why
the people of Umuofia did not want to vote Marcus Ibe for free, for the second
time, in the story ‘The Voter’?
Ans: In Chinua Achebe's
"The Voter," the people of Umuofia are reluctant to vote for Marcus
Ibe for free during his re-election campaign because they have become
accustomed to receiving bribes in exchange for their votes. During his first
campaign, Marcus, a member of the People's Alliance Party (PAP), had used money
and gifts to secure votes. Over time, the villagers began to view elections as
an opportunity to receive personal benefits. This created a culture of vote-buying, where political support was treated
as a commodity. The villagers no longer saw Marcus as a leader deserving of
their votes out of loyalty or good governance; instead, they believed he owed
them for their support. This transactional relationship between voters and
politicians reflects the corruption and decline of democratic
principles in Umuofia, where elections have become about personal gain rather
than civic duty.
28. What
are the advantages of riding bicycle for the women of Pudukkottai as mentioned
in the article ‘Where There is A Wheel’?
Ans: In the article
"Where There is a Wheel," the introduction of bicycles brings
significant advantages to the women of Pudukkottai, empowering them in various
ways. Firstly, bicycles offer mobility and independence, allowing women to travel long
distances without relying on men or public transportation. This newfound
mobility helps them participate in work, education, and community activities,
which were previously inaccessible due to lack of transportation. Secondly,
cycling boosts their self-confidence and helps break
traditional gender norms, as women who ride bicycles challenge societal
expectations that confine them to domestic roles. The act of cycling also
fosters a sense of companionship and unity among the women, encouraging
collective empowerment. Additionally, bicycles provide economic benefits by
making it easier for women to engage in productive activities such as selling
goods in distant markets. Overall, the bicycle becomes a tool of social
change and freedom, promoting gender equality and improving the
quality of life for the women of Pudukkottai.
29. Criticize
the various implied discriminations expressed in the poem ‘Water’.
Ans: In the poem
"Water," the poet uses water as a metaphor to explore the deep-seated
social and economic discriminations present in society. While water is
a basic necessity for all human beings, the poem reveals that access to it is
not equally available to everyone. The act of some people controlling
and restricting access to water
reflects larger collective structures of caste, class, and privilege. The poem criticizes
the way water, a symbol of purity and life, is used to reinforce hierarchies,
as those in power decide who is worthy of receiving it and who is not. The hoarding
of water by the privileged and the rejection of it to the marginalized
symbolizes the exclusion and inequality that pervades social
systems. The poet also suggests that water, while it can sit innocently in a
puddle or well, becomes a tool of oppression when controlled by those who use
it to maintain their dominance over others, highlighting the injustice
of this discrimination.
PART - C
V. 30.A. Read the following passage and answer the
questions set on it 9x1=9
It may
seem like nothing can live in a desert because it's so dry. But most deserts
are full of life, with plants and animals that have adapted to survive without
much water. Some plants, like cacti, store enough water in their stems to last
until the next rain. Tribes that live in deserts are often nomadic, which means
that they don't stay in one place for very long, and instead move around a lot
to find new resources. These people also often farm and herd cattle and other
animals which are well adapted to desert life. Deserts often have harsh
conditions, such as high winds, sandstorms and rugged terrain, which can make
it difficult to travel and survive. Fennec foxes are well-adapted for life in
African and Arabian deserts. Their pale fur camouflages them against the sand;
it also grows on the bottoms of their feet to give them traction while running
in the sand and protects their feet from the hot desert surface. The Arctic and
Antarctic are referred to as polar deserts. 20% of the total deserts have sand on
their surfaces. Cold deserts have a very low temperature in comparison to hot
deserts and are covered with snow or ice. The largest cold desert on Earth is
Antarctica.
The
Sahara is a desert spanning across North Africa. With an area of 9,200,000 km,
it is the largest hot desert in the world and the third-largest desert. The
Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is an arid region in the
north-western part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200,000 km
2 in India and Pakistan.
a. Choose the statement which is wrong according to the
given passage.
i. The Thar desert is in India and Pakistan
ii. There are cold deserts and hot deserts
iii. Nomadic tribes move searching for new resources
iv. Nothing can live in a desert because it is so dry.
Ans: iv. Nothing can
live in a desert because it is so dry.
b. Name one of the polar deserts.
Ans: The Arctic or
the Antarctic
c. Which is the largest hot desert?
Ans: The Sahara
Desert
d. What do fennec foxes use to protect their feet?
Ans: They use the fur
on the bottoms of their feet to protect them from the hot desert surface.
e. Where do the cacti save their water?
Ans: In their stems
f. What is the area of the Indian desert mentioned in the
passage?
Ans: 200,000 km2
g. Name any one of the harsh climate conditions of a
desert.
Ans: Sandstroms
h. The _______(adapt) of the animals to their habitat is
very crucial.
Fill in the blank with the right form of the word given
in the brackets.
Ans: adaptation
i. Which term in the passage means ‘disguise’?
Ans: Camouflages
OR
B. Read the following poem and answer the questions set
on it. 9x1=9
Reverie
of the Poor Susan
By
William Wordsworth
At the
corner of Wood Street, when daylight appears,
Hangs a
Thrush that sings loud, it has sung for three years:
Poor
Susan has passed by the spot, and has heard
In the
silence of morning the song of the Bird.
'Tis a
note of enchantment; what ails her? She sees
A
mountain ascending, a vision of trees;
Bright
volumes of vapour through Lothbury glide,
And a
river flows on through the vale of Cheapside.
Green
pastures she views in the midst of the dale,
Down
which she so often has tripped with her pail;
And a
single small cottage, a nest like a dove's,
The one
only dwelling on earth that she loves.
She
looks, and her heart is in heaven: but they fade,
The mist
and the river, the hill and the shade:
The
stream will not flow, and the hill will not rise,
And the
colours have all passed away from her eyes!
a) Name any one of the birds mentioned in the poem
Ans: Thrush
b) Where does the river flow?
Ans: Through the vale
of Cheapside
c) Which phrase in the poem also means that Poor Susan is
not alive?
Ans: Poor Susan
d) What time of the day is mentioned in the poem?
Ans: Morning
e) What is compared to a nest in the poem?
Ans: A single small
cottage
f) What does Susan carry when she goes down the green
pastures?
Ans: A pail
g) Choose the odd combination out:
i. Mountain and hill
ii. Vapour and mist
iii. River and stream
iv. Earth and morning
Ans: iv. Earth and
morning
h) Complete the analogy:- sees : trees : : ______ : shade
Ans: looks
i) Which is the antonym of ‘noise’ used in the poem?
Ans: Silence
PART - D
31. A. Rewrite as directed 4x1=4
i. Heera is used to come to college _____ walk.
(Use appropriate
preposition)
Ans: Heera is used to come to college by walk.
ii. announced that / on Monday at 11 am / the judge/
would be given / the verdict
(Rearrange the above segments into a meaningful sentence)
Ans: The judge
announced that the verdict would be given on Monday at 11 am.
iii. The sportspersons along with their coach always
______(follow) the norms.
(Use appropriate verb that agrees with the subject)
Ans: The sportspersons
along with their coach always follow
the norms.
iv. Manu _________ (work) in this office since 2023.
(Use the appropriate form of the verb given the brackets)
Ans: Manu has worked in this office since
2023
OR
B. Fill in the blanks with the right linker 4x1=4
(besides,
but, who, as)
Rani
Chennabhairadevi was the longest ruling queen in Indian history, _____ ruled
Nagire province for 54 years. _______, history books don’t make enough space
for, _____ she was only a ruler under Vijayanagar Empire. ________, she was
popular for exporting pepper and other spices to European and Arab regions.
Ans: Rani
Chennabhairadevi was the longest ruling queen in Indian history, who ruled Nagire province for 54
years. But, history books
don’t make enough space for, as
she was only a ruler under Vijayanagar Empire. Besides, she was popular for exporting pepper and other
spices to European and Arab regions.
32. A. Rewrite as directed 2x1=2
i. Akash has been trying a lot to get a job, _________?
(Add a question tag)
Ans: Akash has been
trying a lot to get a job, hasn’t he?
ii. They tried to uplift the weaker section of the
society.
(Change into a question using the right form of ‘do’)
Ans: Did they try to
uplift the weaker section of society?
OR
B. Rectify the errors in the following sentences and
rewrite them. 2x1=2
i. One of my friend is staying in London.
Ans: One of my
friends is staying in London
ii. Practise makes us perfect.
Ans: Practice makes
us perfect.
32. Read the following passage and make notes by filling
the boxes given below:
4x ½ =2
Convex
lenses are thick in the middle and thinner at the edges. A concave lens is flat
in the middle and thicker at the edges. A convex lens is also known as the
converging lens as the light rays bend inwards and converge at a point which is
known as focal length. On the other hand, the concave lens is also known as a
diverging lens because it bends the parallel light rays outward and diverges
them at the focal point.
33. Report the following conversation. 5x1=5
Alifano: Can we talk about your mother? How was your
relation with her?
Borges: My mother was an extraordinary woman. I should
speak of her kindness towards me. She had no enemies.
Ans: Alifano asked
Borges if they could talk about his mother. He asked Borges, how was his
relationship with her. Borges replied that his mother was an extraordinary
woman. He told him that he should speak of her kindness towards him. Further he
told him that she had no enemies.
34. Complete the following dialogue 3x1=3
Prakash: Hi _______ (greets)
Shweta: Hi Prakash. Good morning. How is your health now?
Prakash: I am quite okay now. _________(expresses
gratitude). Can you give me the notes of yesterday’s classes?
Shweta: __________(agrees)
Prakash: So kind of you. Bye.
Ans:
Prakash: Hi there!
Shweta: Hi Prakash. Good morning. How is your health now?
Prakash: I am quite okay now. Thank you for asking!
Can you give me the notes of yesterday’s classes?
Shweta: Sure, I can do that.
Prakash: So kind of you. Bye.
PART - E
35. A. Write a letter of application in response to the
following advertisement that appeared in The Times of India dated 11th
August 2024. 5M
Ans:
XXXX
YYYY
26th
September. 2024
The HR Manager
Grow Ahead Marketing Solutions
Raheja Towers, MG Road
Bangalore – 560001
Respected
Sir/Madam,
Subject:
Application for the Post of Data Entry Operator
I am writing to apply for the position of
Data Entry Operator as advertised in The Times of India on
11th August 2024. My
name is XXXX, and I am a qualified PUC graduate with extensive knowledge of
computer operations and proficiency in both Kannada and English typing. I have
gained relevant experience through my previous roles, where I was responsible
for data entry, record management, and maintaining accuracy in documentation. I
am adept at working with various software applications, ensuring timely and efficient
completion of tasks.
I am a detail-oriented individual with
strong organizational skills, and I believe that my dedication and hard work
will be an asset to your team. I am eager to contribute to Grow Ahead Marketing
Solutions and help streamline your data management processes. Enclosed is my
resume for your consideration.
Thank you for considering my application. I
look forward to your positive response.
Yours
sincerely,
Sd/-
XXXX
B. Assume
that you are the secretary of the college student union. You are asked to speak
on the importance World Wild Life Day at the assembly. Prepare a speech in
about 120 words using the following information: 5M
Importance
of coexisting with other species – Decreasing forests – Animals entering the
villages – The role of citizens in conserving wild life – Informing the Forest
Department about smuggling of parts of animals.
Ans:
Good morning everyone,
Today, as the Secretary of the College
Student Union, I stand before you to highlight the significance of World
Wildlife Day. This day reminds us of the urgent need to coexist with the
diverse species that share our planet. As our forests continue to dwindle,
animals are increasingly encroaching upon our villages, often leading to
conflicts between humans and wildlife.
It is crucial for each of us to recognize
our role in conserving wildlife. We must actively participate in protecting our
natural habitats and advocate for sustainable practices. Citizens play a vital
role in this mission, whether it's reporting illegal activities or informing
the Forest Department about the smuggling of animal parts.
Let us work together to create a balanced
ecosystem where humans and wildlife thrive. By raising awareness and taking
action, we can ensure a future where wildlife is preserved for generations to
come.
Thank you.