GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
Department of School Education (Pre-University)
MODEL SOLVED QUESTION PAPER
Class: I Year PUC Academic Year: 2024-25
Subject: English (02) Maximum Marks:
80
Time:
3.00 hours No. of Questions: 36
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. MCQs attempted more than
once, will be awarded zero.
5.
Answers to the question
number 30 (a-i) should be in sequence
and at one place.
6.
For question numbers 31, 32, 33, 34 and 36, internal
choices are there. Hence, answer either A or B.
PART- A
I.
Answer the following questions
by choosing the right option. 10x1=10
1. Match the column
‘A’ with column ‘B’ related
to ‘The Gentlemen of the Jungle’.
A B
i. Mr. Alligator a. Secretary
to the commission of enquiry
ii. Mr. Fox b. Member
to the commission of enquiry
iii. Mr. Leopard c. Chairman to the commission of enquiry
a. i-b, ii-c, iii-a b. i-a, ii-b, iii-c c. i-c, ii-a, iii-b d. i-b, ii-a, iii-c
Ans:
a. i-b, ii-c, iii-a
2. The little ones spend at school, according to the poem ‘The School Boy’.
a. anxious hour b. happy time
c. delightful moments d. joyful
summer
Ans: a. anxious hour
3. The stranger who saves the narrator from humiliation in 'Oru Manushyan' had
a. a look of a hungry
wolf b. no quality
of mercy
c. meals and tea with the narrator d. blue eyes and handlebar moustache
Ans: d. blue eyes and handlebar moustache
4. According to the poet of 'Money
Madness', he is so terrified
of _
a. money that one has b. madness
c. mankind d. collective money madness of mankind
Ans: d. collective money madness of mankind
5. In 'If I was a Tree', the poet says three hundred thousand
gods shelter inside
a. the sacred
cow b. the holy
fire
c. the mother earth d. the tree
Ans: a. the sacred cow
6. In 'Watchman of the Lake',
_ says that he has received the greatest gift from his father-in-law.
a. king b. village
headman
c. Mara d.
Bhima
Ans: c. Mara
7. How many children
does the farmer's
wife have in the
poem by Volga?
a. four b.
three
c. two d.
one
Ans: a. four
8. Frederick Douglass' mother was hired by _
a. Captain Anthony b. Mr Plummer
c. Mr. Stewart d. Mr. Isaac Bailey
Ans: c. Mr. Stewart
9. Statement: In spite of earning
more, Nicola and Jacopo don’t spend money on food and
clothing.
Reason: They were saving money to go to America
a) Only the statement is true. b) Only reason is true.
c) Both statement
and reason are true. d) Both statement
and reason are false.
Ans: a. Only the statement is true.
10. Why does the poet say ‘Do not ask of me, my love, that love I once had for you” in the prescribed Ghazal?
a. the lady is not
beautiful any more b.
the lady does not love him any more
c. the poet is
angry with his lady love d. the poet has other sorrows of the world to look at
Ans: d. the poet has other sorrows of the world to look at
11. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles 2X1=2 Once upon a time, elephant made friendship with a man. man
helped his friend during torrential rains.
Ans:
Once upon a time, an elephant made friendship with a man. The man helped his friend
during torrential rains.
12.
Fill in the blanks
with appropriate prepositions given in the brackets. 3X1=3
My teacher
arrives everyday 9 am. She parks her scooter a tree. She walks our classroom smilingly.
(under, into, from, at)
Ans: My teacher arrives
everyday at 9 am. She parks her scooter
under a tree. She walks into our classroom smilingly.
13. Match the expression under column A with its corresponding language
function under B 5x1=5 A B
Expressions Language Functions
(i) OK, See you later. Bye (a)
Agreeing
(ii) Yes, of course (b) Expressing Gratitude
(iii) That’s really kind of you (c) Greeting
(iv) Hi! How are you? (d) Complementing
(v) Could you pass me the
salt? (e) Requesting
(f) Leave taking
Ans: i) Ok, See you
later. Bye – (f) Leaving taking
ii) Yes, of course –
(a) Agreeing
iii) That’s really
kind of you – (b) Expressing Gratitude
iv) Hi! How are you?
– (c) Greeting
v) Could you pass me
the salt? – (e) Requesting
Part B
II.Answer any three of the following in one or two sentences each. 3x2=6
14.
Name any two things that keep company with the boy in a summer morn.
Ans: Birds singing on every tree, huntsman’s horn, and skylark’s
song are any two things that keep company with the boy in a summer morn.
15.
What were the two diseases that narrator’s farmhand
Krishna suffered from in the story ‘Around
a Medicinal Creeper’?
Ans: Boils and piles were the two diseases that narrator’s
farmhand Krishna suffered from in the story ‘Around A Medicinal Creeper’.
16.
Who is the plaything
for the goddess in ‘Watchman
of the Lake’? What did the goddess want for her plaything?
Ans: River
Veda is the plaything for the goddess in ‘Watchman of the Lake’. The goddess
wanted to build a lake for her plaything.
17.
Who, according to the poet in the poem ‘The Farmer’s Wife’,
is virtuous and how did he end his life?
Ans: The farmer is virtuous according to the poet in the poem
‘The Farmer’s Wife’. He ended his life by taking poison.
III.
Answer any four of the following
questions in about 60 words each. 4x3=12
18.
Write a note on the medicinal
effects of the creeper discussed
by the narrator in the story ‘Around a Medicinal Creeper’.
Ans: The medicinal creeper is quite special.
Its tuberous root, when mixed with milk and taken for five days, can completely
cure piles. It healed Krishna’s illness, and the narrator, who chewed it to try
its taste, found relief from pain in his heel.
19.
Explain the role of Tulu Rani Hazra in Babar Ali’s school.
Ans: Tulu Rani Haza is an uneducated fish seller, but she understands
the value of education. She is passionate about promoting education and firmly
corrects parents who neglect it. So far, she has helped enroll 80 students in
Babar’s school. She even rings the bell before the school starts in the
afternoon.
20.
What are the advantages of being a tree as felt by the poet of
‘If I was a Tree’?
Ans: A bird does not care about caste when building its nest.
When sunlight embrace, the shadow does not feel impure. The bond between the
cool breeze and the leaves is sweet. Raindrops do not hesitate to fall, and
Mother Earth does not rush to bath when roots of tree touch it. Even the holy
cow touches the tree and the tree would be blessed by three hundred thousands
gods, and when the tree hacked into pieces, its remains are used in a holy fire
and the bier.
21.
How is the plight
of the old woman presented in the poem ‘An Old Woman’?
Ans: The old woman, a determined tourist guide, annoys the
narrator by insisting on her services. She offers to show him the horse-shoe
shrine for fifty paise, tugging at his sleeve and sticking to him like a burr.
Frustrated, the poet looks around, ready to shout at her, but her question
stops him, what else could an old woman like her do in those miserable bills.
He turns to her and is stunned by her sunken, bullet-hole-like eyes and her
deeply cracked face. In that moment, he feels everything—the hills, the temple,
traditions, and values—shattered, leaving him reduced to nothing more than the
small coin in her hand.
22.
What were the different jobs the boys did to earn money
in ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’?
Ans: The two little boys were extraordinary, bringing a new
sense of dignity to human life. Despite being just children, they carried the
heavy burden of endless hardships brought by fate. To save their sister from
the deadly disease of spinal TB, they worked tirelessly day and night. They
sold fruits, polished shoes, delivered newspapers, ran errands, and worked as
tourist guides. They spent very little on themselves, saving every bit they
earned for her treatment.
23.
What harsh realities of the life draw the attention of the speaker
in ‘Do Not Ask of Me, My Love’?
Ans: In his youth, the poet deeply loved and adored his beloved.
Life was bright and carefree, with no serious worries. She was the center of
his world, bringing him both joy and sorrow. But as time passed, the harsh
realities of life began to weigh on him. He started noticing the tragic scenes
around him—martyred soldiers, the curses of history, bloodied and dust-covered
bodies being sold in markets, and people suffering from incurable diseases or
festering wounds. These dark realities took hold of his thoughts.
IV.
Answer any three of the following
questions in about 100 words each. 3x4=12
24.
How did the animals
cheat the man repeatedly in ‘The
Gentlemen of the Jungle?’
Ans: The saying "You can fool people for
a time, but not forever" is a well-known truth. In this story, the main
character gives a clever reply to those who think he is easy to trick.
The man lived in a small hut at the edge of a forest.
One day, during a storm, an elephant asked for shelter. It wanted to keep its
trunk inside the hut to stay dry. The man, feeling sorry for the elephant,
agreed but said the hut was small, so only its trunk and he could fit. He told
the elephant to be gentle while putting its trunk inside. However, the elephant
took advantage of the man's kindness, pushed its whole head into the hut, and
threw the man out into the rain.
The man got upset, and the animals in the forest
gathered to see what was happening. A loud argument broke out between the man
and the elephant. Hearing the noise, the lion, the king of the forest, arrived
and set up an Enquiry Commission to look into the situation. Because no one
from the man's side was in the Commission, the elephant won the case, and the
man was ordered to build a new hut.
The man built another hut, but this time, a rhinoceros
took it over. Once again, an Enquiry Commission was formed, and the man lost
the case, being told to build yet another hut. This happened several times,
with different animals taking over the huts the man built.
Finally, the man thought carefully and came up with a
plan. He built a bigger and better hut at a distance. As soon as the rhinoceros
saw it, it rushed in, only to find that the elephant was already there. Soon,
other animals also came in, and they all started fighting for space inside the
hut. While the animals were busy fighting, the man set the hut on fire and
burned it down, along with the animals inside.
This story shows that even though the animals tricked
the man for a while, his patience and cleverness led him to outsmart them in
the end. It proves the saying: "You can fool people for a time, but not
forever."
25.
“The world has more evil than good”. Elaborate this statement in the light of the story ‘Oru Manushyan’.
Ans: The statement "The world has more
evil than good" can be understood through the story Oru Manushyan, which
shows the struggle between a kind person and the cruelty of society.
In the story, the main character is a kind-hearted man
who tries to help others and do good. However, even though he genuinely wants
to help, people take advantage of his kindness. His good actions are met with
selfishness and exploitation, which eventually lead to his downfall. This shows
that while there are good people in the world, the evil, selfishness, and
cruelty in society often overshadow the good.
The story shows how, despite the man's efforts, the
world around him is full of people and systems that use his goodness for their
own gain. These forces of greed, selfishness, and corruption make it difficult
for goodness to thrive.
In conclusion, Oru Manushyan suggests that evil often
dominates good in the world. It shows that, even with good intentions, a person
may face a harsh world where evil seems stronger than goodness.
26.
Why does the poet say “We must regain our sanity”
in the poem ‘Money Madness?’
Ans: In the poem Money Madness, the poet
says, "We must regain our sanity" to show how society’s obsession
with money has made people lose their sense of balance and reason. The poet
believes that many people have become so focused on making money and gaining
wealth that they have forgotten about the more important aspects of life, such
as love, compassion, and moral values. This obsession leads to selfishness,
greed, and a lack of empathy towards others.
By saying "We must regain our sanity," the
poet is urging people to stop letting money control their lives. He wants
society to recognize that the constant desire for more money is causing harm,
both to individuals and to the world. The poet calls for a return to
sanity—where people can focus on things that truly matter and live in a way
that promotes kindness, fairness, and shared well-being, rather than simply
pursuing wealth.
27.
How does Babar Ali put his father’s belief “Education is the true religion of man” into practice?
Ans: If we think of religion as a path to living a good life,
Babar Ali's school can be seen as a true form of religion. Ali’s school gives
children in the village the opportunity to live meaningful and virtuous lives.
If we see religion as something that brings people together, regardless of
their differences, the education offered at Ali’s school does just that. It
helps the more fortunate, like Ali, support those who are less fortunate. If we
think of religion as inspiring selfless actions, the education at Ali’s school
fits that description too. Ali and many other young people work selflessly to
help others. Instead of following a traditional, ritualistic religion, it feels
more fulfilling to treat education as a form of religion and focus on doing
good for others. In this way, Ali’s school shows that education can be just as
powerful and meaningful as religion itself.
28.
Sketch the character of Mara in the play ‘Watchman of the Lake’.
Ans: The title of the play Watchman of the Lake by R.K.
Narayan refers to a common man, Mara, who plays a key role in the creation of a
lake. The one-act play tells the story of Mara, who, despite facing strong
opposition, ensures the lake is built and sacrifices himself to prevent it from
overflowing and flooding the king’s capital. The play focuses on Mara’s vision,
inspired by the Goddess, who tells him that a tank must be built for the river
Veda.
Though the Headman tries to stop Mara from meeting the
King, Mara convinces the King to build the lake. He supervises the tank’s
construction, paying close attention to every stone placed. Once the tank is
finished, he protects the lake and the creatures nearby from trespassers,
giving water to the needy as per the king’s rules. He trains his son to take
over as the future watchman.
Mara is god-fearing, loyal, hardworking, fair, and
selfless. He is a man of great determination and courage, willing to sacrifice
his life for the kingdom. He is also fearless, making fun of the Headman when
he insults him. Mara is a blend of dedication, vision, and hard work.
29.
What are the hardships faced by slave children as narrated by Fredrick Douglass?
Ans: The mistress was always angry with the
slaves, especially the mulatto children, and made sure they were punished.
Whenever she thought that her husband was treating his mulatto children better
than the other black slaves, her anger grew even more. She would demand that
these slaves be sold. If the master didn’t agree, he had to punish them
himself, or allow one of his sons to tie up and beat the slaves.
This shows how terribly the slaves suffered at the
hands of both the slaveholder and his mistress. The punishments were cruel and
relentless, and the situation was even worse for the slaves who were the
master's children. In such cases, the slave was treated with even more cruelty,
as the mistress used her power to make sure they were punished for being the
master's children. This created a painful and unfair situation where the slaves
endured not only physical violence but also emotional distress, as their
identity and relationship with the master brought even more suffering. The
lives of the slaves were filled with hardships, as they were constantly at the
mercy of the harsh and unjust treatment from both the slaveholder and his
mistress.
Part C
V.30. Read the following passage
and answer the questions set on it. 9x1=9
The Kailasa temple
(Cave 16) is the largest of the 34 Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cave temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora
Caves, ranging for over two kilometers along the sloping
basalt cliff at the site.
This temple was built by Krishna I, a Rashtrakuta King in 760 CE. The temple is
located in the Aurangabad district
of Maharashtra.
Usually, buildings
are built from foundation reaching
top of the structure. But this temple is constructed from top to bottom. A megalith
carved from a cliff face, it is considered one of the most remarkable cave temples in the world because of its size, architecture, and sculptural treatment. It has been called "the
climax of the rock-cut phase of Indian architecture".
This temple
is one of the greatest
Indian architectural wonders.
There are so many interesting things about the
construction of this two-storeyed temple. It is treated as the greatest
monolith structure in the world. The whole temple is cut from an existing single rock hill. Some three million cubic feet of rock seem to
have been chiselled
out so that the great pit was formed. The temple is carved from top and the unwanted
rocks are removed.
Every part of the big temple belongs
to the same rock. One more strange
thing observed about
this temple's construction is that, the remains of the
cut-out rocks are found nowhere
nearby.
In and around this
temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, profuse ornamentation, wonderful composition can be observed. It is a gigantic
sculptural piece of art. There are two artistic pillars in the pavilion which
is the abode of Nandi. Reserve Bank
of India has given a tribute to this wonderful temple. On the reverse side of the INR 20 currency note, there's a striking image of the pillar from the Kailash Temple. Introduced in 2019, this currency
note draws attention to the Ellora Caves.
According to pseudoscience books, there are countless hidden passageways beneath places like Ellora
that once housed energy machines and other ancient technology. It is
said these extraterrestrial machines may have been used to build the enormous temple of Kailasa.
a. Where is the Kailasa temple
situated?
Ans: The Kailasa temple situated in the Aurangabad district of
Maharashtra.
b. Name the dynasty to which the builder
king of this temple belongs.
Ans: The builder king of this temple belongs to the Rashtrakuta
dynasty.
c. Which currency note of
India carriers the image related
to the said temple?
Ans: The INR 20 currency note carries the image related to the
said temple.
d. Which word used in the passage means 'very big rock'?
Ans: The word megalith means ‘very big rock’.
e. Totally, how many cave temples
are there in Ellora?
Ans: There are 34 cave temples in Ellora.
f.How much rock is cut out to bring the temple to shape?
Ans: Three million cubic feet of rock were cut out to shape the
temple.
g. To which God is this temple dedicated?
Ans: This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
h. The Ellora cave temple is a _
(structure/structural) wonder of India. (Fill in the blank with the suitable word)
Ans: The Ellora cave temple is a structural wonder of India.
i. In the word monolith,
‘mono’ means
i. rock ii. one iii. Same
Ans: ii. One
Part D
VI.31. A. Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. 4x1=4
Every seat in this bus (has/have) a number. Travellers
usually don’t check the numbers on their own. Each one of them (ask/asks)
the bus conductor for guidance.
Apart from this, a number of questions _asked (are/is) by them. They ask the driver too. Neither the conductor nor the driver (is/are) irritated by these questions.
Ans:
Every seat in this bus has a number. Travelers usually
don’t check the numbers on their own. Each one of them asks the
bus conductor for guidance. Apart from this, a number of questions are
asked by them. They ask the driver too. Neither the conductor nor the driver is
irritated by these questions.
Or
B. Fill in the blanks with suitable form of
verbs given in the brackets. 4x1=4
Captain Anthony was not considered a rich slave holder.
He (own) only thirty slaves
and two or three farms. His farms and slaves (be) under the care of an overseer. Mr. Plummer (be) the overseer. He was always (arm)
with a cowskin and a cudgel.
Ans: Captain Anthony was not considered a rich slaveholder. He owned
only thirty slaves and two or three farms. His farms and slaves were
under the care of an overseer. Mr. Plummer was the overseer. He
was always armed with a cowskin and a cudgel.
32. Rearrange the segments
to form a meaningful
sentence. 1X1=1
A. batsman / from the field/ the ball /collect/ the / why did?
Ans: A. Why did the
batsman collect the ball from the field?
Or
B. New Delhi/ we are going / to/ next week/ for / a few/ days 1x1=1
Ans: We are going to New Delhi for a few days next
week.
33. A. Correct the following sentences
and rewrite them 4x1=4
(i)
That was a best work to do.
(ii) The elephant was protecting his delicate skin by the hailstorm.
(iii) Where the boys are?
(iv) Animals are our most best friends.
Ans: (i) That was the
best work to do.
(ii) The elephant was protecting its delicate skin from the hailstorm.
(iii) Where are the boys?
(iv) Animals are our best friends.
Or
B. Rewrite as directed 4x1=4
(i)
Megha always loved books.
(Change into a question beginning with right form of ‘do’)
(ii) There were five members in the Commission.
(Frame a question so as to get the underlined word as answer)
(iii)
Ravi was a carpenter, _ ? (Add a question tag)
(iv)
Shalini and Shashi aren’t
coming regularly, _? (Add a question
tag)
Ans:
(i)
Did Megha always love books?
(ii) How many members were there in the Commission?
(iii) Ravi was a carpenter, wasn't he?
(iv) Shalini and Shashi aren’t coming regularly, are they?
34. A. Refer to the following
list of events and answer the questions
set on it. 3x1=3
Sports day
|
Sl No |
Event |
Time |
Venue |
|
1 |
100 m
running |
3.
30 PM |
School playground |
|
2 |
4x100
relay |
11.45 AM |
School Playground |
|
3 |
3000 m running |
8.00 AM |
Stadium |
(i)
At what time does 100 mts running event take place?
(ii)
Which event is taking
place at the stadium?
(iii)
Name the event that is taking place in the afternoon?
Ans:
(i)
The 100 m running event takes place at 3:30 PM.
(ii) The 3000 m running event is taking place at the stadium.
(iii) The event taking place in the afternoon is the 100 m running event at
3:30 PM.
Or
B. Refer the following extract from a dictionary and answer the following questions: 3x1=3
i.
What part of speech
is the given word?
ii.What is the noun form of the given word?
iii. Write the superlative form of the word, as suggested in the extract.
Ans:
i. Adjective is the
part of speech.
ii. Shabbiness is the
noun form of the given word.
iii. Shabbiest is the
superlative form of the word, as suggested in the extract.
35.
Write a letter to the President, Gram Panchayat, of your village about the following
issues: 5
1. Irregular drinking water supply
2. Dumping kitchen waste on the streets.
3. Requesting for an additional Anganawadi centre in your village.
Ans:
XXX
YYY
7th
December, 2024
To
The President,
Gram Panchayat,
Hubli
Subject:
Request to Address Village Issues
Respected
Sir,
I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am
writing to bring to your attention a few pressing issues that are currently
affecting the residents of our village.
Irregular Drinking Water Supply:
The supply of drinking water in our village has been
inconsistent for the past few weeks. Many households are facing difficulties
due to irregular water supply, especially during the evening hours. I kindly
request the Gram Panchayat to take necessary measures to ensure a regular and
reliable water supply.
Dumping of Kitchen Waste on the Streets:
It has come to our notice that kitchen waste is being
dumped on the streets, leading to unhygienic conditions and attracting stray
animals. This practice is detrimental to the health and cleanliness of the
village. We urge the Gram Panchayat to take action by establishing proper waste
disposal systems and creating awareness among the residents about the harmful
effects of such practices.
Request
for an Additional Anganwadi Centre:
The existing Anganwadi centre in our village is not enough to cater to the
increasing number of children and pregnant women. I kindly request the Gram
Panchayat to consider setting up an additional Anganwadi centre to ensure that
every child and expecting mother receives the necessary care, nutrition, and
services.
I
hope the Gram Panchayat will address these issues promptly and take the
necessary steps to improve the living conditions in our village.
Thank
you for your attention to these matters.
Yours
faithfully,
Sd/-
XXX
Part E
VII. 36. A. Mr Ravi meets his father’s friend
Mr Verma. Mr. Ravi’s father
isn’t at home.
Mr. Ravi speaks
to Mr Verma. Write a dialogue between
them. 4x1=4
Ans:
Mr.
Ravi: Good morning, Mr. Verma! How are you?
Mr.
Verma: Good morning, Ravi! I'm doing well, thank you. How about you?
Mr.
Ravi: I’m fine, thank you. But my father isn’t at home right now. He’s gone out
for some work.
Mr.
Verma: Oh, I see! I was hoping to meet him today. I wanted to discuss something
important.
Mr.
Ravi: He'll be back soon, Mr. Verma. Would you like to wait for him? I can
offer you some tea or coffee.
Mr.
Verma: That’s very kind of you, Ravi. But I don’t have much time. Could you
tell him that I came by? I will call him later.
Mr.
Ravi: Of course, I’ll let him know as soon as he’s back. Is there anything
urgent I can help with?
Mr.
Verma: No, nothing urgent. Just a small matter I wanted to discuss with him.
Please convey my regards to him when he returns.
Mr.
Ravi: I will, Mr. Verma. Thank you for stopping by. Have a great day ahead!
Mr.
Verma: Thank you, Ravi. Take care. Goodbye!
Or
B. Complete the following
conversation that takes
place in a shop: 4x1=4
Customer: Excuse me, (seeking
information)
Shopkeeper: We have unruled
note book and rule note book. ?(asking choice)
Customer: ……………….. (Expressing Choice)
Shopkeeper: Here is your notebook.
Please pay 45 rupees.
Customer: ……………………….. (expressing
gratitude)
Customer: Excuse me, could you tell
me if you have any notebooks available?
Shopkeeper: We have unruled notebooks and ruled notebooks. Which one
would you prefer?
Customer: I would like a ruled notebook, please.
Shopkeeper: Here is your notebook. Please pay 45 rupees.
Customer: Thank you so much!
Or
C. Rearrange the following
dialogue between Harish and his class teacher to make a meaningful conversation and rewrite it. 4x1=4
Good Luck
Are you representing our college?
Good morning, sir, I need
to leave early
today. I’m participating in a drawing competition.
Yes sir.
It’s a district level drawing competition
Good Morning Sir, I need to leave early today. I’m
participating in a drawing competition.
Are you representing our college?
Yes sit, It’s a district level drawing competition.
Good Luck.
