| PUC-I YEAR
MIDTERM SOLVED QUESTION PAPER- EXAMINATION-2025 |
Time: 3 Hours SUBJECT: ENGLISH (02) MARKS:
80
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) For Part-A
questions, only the first written answers will be considered for evaluation.
6) Answer to
the questions number (30) (a-i), should be in sequence and at the one place.
7) For
question numbers,31, 32, 33 & 36 internal choices are there, Hence answer
either (A) or (B).
PART-A
1. Answer the following questions by
choosing the right option: 10X1=10
1) Once upon a time an elephant made a
friendship with ………….. in 'The Gentlemen of the Jungle'.
a) a lion b) a leopard c)
a hyena d) a Man
Ans:
d) a Man
2) Match the column 'A' with Column 'B'
related to 'The School Boy'.
A B
i. Speaker a. Cruel eye outworn
ii. Bird b. School Boy
iii. Teacher c. Trapped in a cage
a) i-b ii-c iii-a b) i-b ii-a iii-c
c) i-c ii-a iii-b d) i-a ii-b iii-c
Ans:
a) i-b ii-c iii-a
3) Mara did not have any teeth on the……….
in 'Around a medicinal creeper'.
a) left side b) right side c)
back side d) None of the
above
Ans:
b) right side
4) The narrator had ………. in his coat
pocket his life's savings at the time when he entered the restaurant in 'Oru
Manushyan'.
a) four rupees c) fourteen annas
b) fourteen rupees d) fourteen hundred rupees
Ans:
b) fourteen rupees
5) According to the poet of 'Money
Madness', he is so terrified of ……….
a) Money that one has c) Mankind
b) Madness d) Collective money madness of mankind
Ans:
d) Collective money madness of mankind
6) The most educated teacher in Babar
Ali's school
a) Nasiruddin Sheik b) Babar Ali
c) Tulu Rani Hazra d) Debarita
Ans:
d) Debarita
7) The sacred cow would scrape her body
on …… in the poem 'If I was a tree'.
a) Tree's roots b) It's body
c) Tree's bark d) It's leaves
Ans:
c) Tree’s bark
8) The judgement was given in favour of…
in 'The Gentlemen of the Jungle'.
a) The man b) The elephant
c) The fox d) The leopard
Ans:
b) The elephant
9) ……….had cursed the medicinal creeper
in 'Around a Medicinal Creeper'
a) Mara b)
Sanna c) A sage d) The narrator
Ans: c) A sage
10) The fair complexioned man took out
from his various pockets about………. In 'Oru Manushyan'.
a) Three wallets b) four wallets
c) five wallets d) six wallets
Ans:
c) five wallets
11) Fill in the blanks with appropriate
articles: 2X1=2
The
narrator stayed in the city in ………. small dingy room. By tradition ………. people
there were professional soldiers. [a, an, the]
Ans: The
narrator stayed in the city in a
small dingy room. By tradition the
people there were professional soldiers. [a, an, the]
12) Fill in the blanks with appropriate
prepositions given in brackets: 3X1=3
Babar lives ………. his three siblings and
his parents ………. a thatched house which is the size ………. an average city kitchen. [in, with, of]
Ans:
Babar lives with his three
siblings and his parents in a
thatched house which is the size of
an average city kitchen
13) Match the expression under column A
with its corresponding language function under B: 5X1=5
A [Expressions] B (Language
Functions]
1) I am grateful to you a) complementing
2) What you say may be right,
but........ b) greeting
3) Hello, good morning c)
requesting
4) Could you please pass me the book? d) disagreeing
5) You look stunning in these new
clothes e) expressing-gratitude
Ans:
1)
I am grateful to you – e) expressing-gratitude
2)
What you say may be right, but........ – d) disagreeing
3)
Hello, good morning – b) greeting
4)
Could you please pass me the book? – c) requesting
5)
You look stunning in these new clothes – a) complementing
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 in the poem 'The School boy'.
Ans:
Skylark bird and Huntsman horn are the two things that keep company with the
boy in a summer morn in the poem ‘The School Boy’.
15) Write the names of two diseases that
Krishna suffered from in "Around a Medicinal Creeper'.
Ans:
Boils and piles are the names of two diseases that Krishna suffered from in
“Around a Medicinal Creeper”.
16) Who saved the narrator by paying the
bill? How much did he pay in 'Oru Manushyan'?
Ans:
A man with red turban saved the narrator by paying the bill. 11 annas he paid
in ‘Oru Manushyan”.
17) Mention any two things that should
be made free according to the speaker in "Money Madness".
Ans:
Food (bread), Shelter, fire are things that should be made free according to
the speaker in “Money Madness”.
III. Answer ANY FOUR of the following
questions in about 60 words each: 4X3=12
18)
Why was the man unhappy with the members of the commission of enquiry in
"The Gentle-men of the Jungle"?
Ans: The man was
unhappy with the members of the commission of enquiry because they were all
animals. The King of the Jungle appointed a commission to settle the dispute
between the man and the elephant. But the members were friends and relatives of
the elephant. They did not listen to the man’s side of the story. Instead, they
supported the elephant completely. Finally, they gave the judgment in favour of
the elephant and allowed it to stay inside the hut. The man, who had built the
hut, was forced to stay outside. He realized that the enquiry was not fair and
was only meant to protect the animals. This made him lose trust in the
commission.
19)
Why did Mara lose his teeth on the right side in "Around a Medicinal
Creeper"?
Ans: Mara lost
his teeth on the right side because of a strange experience he had when he
tried to taste a medicinal creeper. Once, Mara saw a creeper and thought it
might have some special power. He broke a piece of its stem and chewed it.
Immediately, his mouth became numb, and all his teeth on the right side fell
out. He felt a burning and tingling sensation. Frightened by the effect, he realized
that the creeper was no ordinary plant. Later, he shared this incident with
others, which proved that the creeper had strong medicinal properties. His
experience showed how traditional knowledge about plants came through real-life
incidents and observations.
20) What was the routine of the narrator
in the city in "Oru Manushyan"?
Ans: The
narrator was a teacher who had come to the city in search of a job. His daily
routine was very simple. The routine of the narrator in the city was
nothing energizing about the daily practice of the narrator in the city. He
showed the passing workers English as they needed to compose addresses in
English at the mailing station. As they were working individuals, he could show
them just at night. As a rule, his educating went on from nine-thirty till
eleven in the night. Since he earned practically nothing, he dozed the entire
day and woke up at four at night to keep away from the costs of morning tea and
early afternoon lunch.
21) Explain the role of Tulu Rani Hazra
in Babar Ali's school.
Ans: Tulu Rani
Hazra played a very important role in Babar Ali’s school, Anand Siksha Niketan.
She was a kind and dedicated woman who cooked the midday meal for all the
students. Her work ensured that the children, who mostly came from poor
families, got at least one proper meal every day. This helped to attract more
students to the school, as many of them came not only to learn but also to eat.
She did her work sincerely and became an important part of the school’s
functioning. Her service supported Babar Ali’s dream of providing free
education to children in his village. She proved that community support is
essential for the success of such initiatives.
22) Why does the speaker want to be a
tree in the poem "If I was a Tree"?
Ans: In the poem
“If I was a Tree,” the speaker wants to be a tree because trees are free from
discrimination. The speaker faces caste-based inequality in society. He feels
that if he were a tree, he would not be treated as an untouchable. Birds would
sit on his branches, animals would rest in his shade, and the rain would fall
on him equally. The sunlight would not avoid him, and nobody would cut or
reject him because of his caste. Nature treats everything equally, unlike human
society, which is divided by caste and untouchability. By imagining himself as
a tree, the speaker dreams of a life of dignity, equality, and harmony with
nature.
23) Describe the experience of the boy
in the school the poem "The School Boy".
Ans: In the poem
“The School Boy” by William Blake, the boy shares his unhappy experience at
school. He loves to get up in the summer mornings and enjoy the singing of
birds and the company of nature. But when he goes to school, he feels trapped
and miserable. The strict rules, the continuous studying, and the absence of
joy make school feel like a prison to him. His freedom and creativity are
suppressed. He cannot enjoy learning in such an environment. He compares
himself to a bird in a cage that cannot sing happily. The boy feels that
schooling under pressure kills the natural joy of childhood and destroys his
spirit.
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: In the
story “The Gentlemen of the Jungle,” the animals cheated the man again and
again using unfair means. First, the elephant entered the man’s hut during a
storm, pretending to need shelter, and then pushed him out completely. When the
man complained, the king set up a commission of enquiry, but all the members
were animals. They supported the elephant and gave judgment in his favour.
Later, when the man built new huts, different animals like the lion, leopard,
hyena, and others occupied them one by one, using the same trick. Each time,
commissions were formed, and judgments were always given in favour of the
animals. The man was never given justice. In the end, the man understood their
cheating tactics. He built a big hut and set fire to it after all the animals
entered, teaching them a final lesson.
25) According to Nasiruddin Sheikh,
'Education is man's true religion', how does Babar Ali's school prove this?
Ans: Babar Ali’s
school, Anand Siksha Niketan, clearly proves that education is man’s true
religion. Babar Ali started the school at the age of nine in his backyard to
teach poor children who could not afford regular school. He and his friends
voluntarily taught students without charging any fees. Over time, the school
grew and provided free education to hundreds of children. For these children,
education became a way to escape poverty, child labour, and ignorance. Babar
believed that real service to God is serving humanity through education. His school
welcomed children from different backgrounds, castes, and religions, treating
them equally. It was not based on money or status but on the belief that
everyone has a right to learn. His work shows that education unites people,
improves lives, and spreads light — just like religion does. It became a temple
of learning for all.
26)
How did Mara and his friend lay a trap and catch a barking deer in "Around
a Medicinal Creeper"?
Ans: In “Around
a Medicinal Creeper,” Mara and his friend once decided to hunt a barking deer.
They went into the forest and selected a narrow path that the deer often used.
There, they dug a deep pit and covered it with thin bamboo sticks and dry
leaves to make it look like normal ground. It was a clever trap to catch the
animal without using weapons. Later, a barking deer passed that way and fell
into the pit. They caught it alive and tied its legs with creepers. This
incident shows the villagers’ deep knowledge of the forest and their smart
hunting methods. They didn’t use modern tools but relied on their experience
and understanding of animal behaviour. This event also shows the close
relationship between the villagers and nature, where they used natural
materials like bamboo and creepers for their work.
27)
Why could the narrator not pay the bill of restaurant in "Oru
Manushyan"?
Ans: The embarrassing experience of the narrator
at the restaurant was that the narrator went to a restaurant to have his food
and when he needed to take care of the bill of eleven annas. However, the owner
felt that the speaker was attempting to trick him, and took steps to gouge his
eyes out. None of the others at the restaurant shown mercy either. The narrator
begged owner to keep his jacket as guarantee and the owner laughed asked off
his jacket, shirt, and shoes. At the point when he needs the author to remove
even the pants, the author begs him for mercy saying he has nothing inside.
This just made everyone laugh loudly and the owner, along fifty others
assembled there, author to strip further saying for a laugh, "There must
be something inside." The author, presently surrendered to his destiny,
begins unbutton his pants; constantly imagine himself standing naked before
others, with his eyes gouged out. We see that the narrator isn't just shamed
yet also uncomfortable. Since he isn't a cheat, it probably been horribly
shameful for him to have understood that he had eaten his food at the
restaurant; however had no money to pay for the food. His shame would have
expanded when the owner of the restaurant considered him as a cheat.
28) "Money is the root of all
evil" Discuss this statement with reference to the poem "Money
Madness".
Ans: The poem
“Money Madness” by D.H. Lawrence shows how money controls human life and
creates evil in society. People value money more than human relationships. A
person without money is not respected, loved, or cared for. People fear poverty
so much that they become selfish and greedy. The poet says that this “money
madness” can destroy humanity if it continues. People judge others based on
their wealth and not their character. Basic needs like food, shelter, and
comfort depend entirely on money. This greed leads to inequality, cruelty, and
the loss of human compassion. The poet warns that if people do not control
their love for money, money will control them and lead to their downfall. He
urges us to share wealth and treat humans with love and equality. Thus, money
truly becomes the root of evil when it replaces humanity.
29)
How do the life forces-sunlight and cool breeze enforce nature's idea of
equality in the poem "If I was a Tree”?
Ans: In the poem
“If I was a Tree,” sunlight and cool breeze play a symbolic role in showing how
nature treats all living beings equally. The speaker imagines himself as a tree
and observes that sunlight shines on every part of the tree without any
discrimination. Similarly, the cool breeze touches every leaf and branch
equally. They do not avoid or favour any part based on caste, status, or
religion. Unlike human society, where people face discrimination and
untouchability, nature gives its life forces freely to all. Rain, birds,
animals, and wind interact with the tree without prejudice. This natural
equality makes the speaker wish to become a tree, where dignity and acceptance are
found. Sunlight and breeze reflect the harmony and fairness in nature, which
stands in sharp contrast to human-made divisions and social injustice.
PART-C
V. 30) Read the following Passage and
answer the questions set on it.9X1=9
Arunima Sinha is
the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest. She also owns the credit of
the first Indian amputee to conquer the heights of Mount Everest.
Arunima was bom
in 1988 in Ambedkar Nagar of Uttar Pradesh. She has been a national Volley ball
and foot ball player. On April 2011, she boarded the train Padmavathi Express
at Lucknow for Delhi to take an examination to join the CISF. To snatch her bag
and gold chain, she was pushed out of the general compartment by the thieves.
Unfortunately, she fell on another parallel track and before she could get up,
another train crushed her leg below the knee. She was rushed to the hospital
with serious leg and pelvic injuries. To save her life doctors had to amputate
the crushed leg. After this accident she was given compensation of mere 25,000
rupees by Indian Sports Ministry, which caused national outrage. After this
country wide protest, she received us $ 3,100 compensation and a job offer from
Indian railways. She also got recommendation for a job in the CISF. After she
had qualified as a Head Constable in 2012 in CISF examination.
While her
treatment was going on at all India Institute of Medical Science, She was
inspired by Cricketer Yuvaraj Singh who had successfully battled cancer. She
also thought of doing something in life and her strong mind determined to
conquer the peak of Mount Everest. So she contacted Bachendripal, the first
Indian woman to climb Mount Everest in 2011, and joined her training programme.
Sinha climbed island peak of 6150 metres in 2012 as preparation for her ascent
of Everest. On 1 April 2013 Sinha and Susen Mahto a TSAF instructor climbed
Mount Everest under the instruction of Banchendri Pal and reached the summit of
Everest at 10:52 am on 21 May 2013. She took 52 days to reach the summit. She
received 25 lakh rupees from Chief Minister of UP at a function organised at
5-Kalidas Marg residence in Lucknow. Now she has dedicated her life to social
service and welfare programmes. She wanted to open a free sports academy for
the poor and disabled persons.
a) Where was Arunima Sinha born?
Ans:
Arunima Sinha was born in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
b) Name the train Arunima boarded………………
Ans:
Padmavathi Express
c) How much compensation was given by
Indian Sports Ministry?
Ans:
Rupees 25000 was given as compensation by the Indian Sports Ministry.
d) Arunima was inspired by……….
i) Bachendri Pal ii) Yuvaraj Sing iii) Susen Mahto
Ans:
ii) Yuvaraj Sing
e) Whom did she contact to climb Mt.
Everest?
Ans:
She contacted Bachendri Pal.
f) When did they reach the summit of Mt.
Everest?
Ans:
They reached the summit on 21st May 2013 at 10:52 am.
g) How many days did they take to reach
the summit of Mt. Everest?
Ans:
They took 52 days to reach the summit
h) Where was the function organised to
honour her?
Ans:
The function was organized at 5- Kalidas Marg residence in Lucknow.
i) What did she want to do for the poor
and disabled?
Ans:
She wanted to open a free sports academy for the poor and disabled persons.
PART-D
VI. A Choose the correct form of the
verb that agrees with the subject:4 x1 = 4
31)
The students ……… (is/are) working hard on their assignments. Each student ……… a
different topic to research. The teacher ……… (is/are) pleased with their
progress so far. However, some students ………… (is/are) struggling with the
research.
Ans: The
students are working hard on
their assignments. Each student has
(has/have) a different topic to research. The teacher is (is/are) pleased with their progress so far. However,
some students are (is/are)
struggling with the research.
-OR-
B. Fill in the blanks with suitable form
of verbs given in the brackets: 4 x 1 = 4
We
……… (send) Sanna to get some creepers
from the forest. He ……… (bring) a whole bundle. Mara ……… (open) the bundle. He
suddenly looked at one of the creepers and ……… (sold) Sanna.
Ans:
We sent Sanna to get some
creepers from the forest. He brought
a whole bundle. Mara opened
the bundle. He suddenly looked at one of the creepers and sold Sanna.
32) Rearrange the segments to form a
meaningful sentence.1X 1 = 1
A)
eat / in winter / ice-cream / do not / I
Ans:
A) I do not eat ice-cream in winter.
-OR-
B) batsman / from the field / the
ball/collect/ the / why did? 1X 1 = 1
Ans:
Why did the batsman collect the ball from the field.
33) A) Correct the following sentences
and rewrite them: 4x1 = 4
1) One of the boy was 12 year old.
Ans:
1) One of the boys was 12 year old.
2) must/ the book/read/ you
Ans:
2) You must read the book.
3) When did you came?
Ans: 3) When did you come?
4) Animals are our most best friends.
Ans:
4) Animals are our best friends.
-OR-
B) Rewrite as directed: 4x1 = 4
i) Viraj always played the cricket.
[Change
into a question beginning with right form of 'do']
Ans: Did Viraj always play the cricket?
ii) The elephant pushed his trunk inside
the hut slowly.
[Frame a question so as to get the
underlined word as answer]
Ans:
Where did the elephant push his trunk slowly.
iii) He is late today,…………….
[Add a question tag]
Ans:
He is late today, isn’t he?
iv) The students can speak English,
[Add a question tag]
Ans:
The students can speak English, can’t they?
34) Read the following table and answer
the questions: 3X1=3
|
Teams |
Played |
Won |
Lost |
Points |
Net Run Rate |
|
Mumbai Indians |
5 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
+2.110 |
|
Royal Challengers |
5 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
+1.510 |
|
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
5 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
+0.430 |
i) Which team has the highest run rate?
Ans:
Mumbai Indians.
ii) How many matches has Royal
Challengers played?
Ans:
5
iii) Name the team that has lowest run
rate.
Ans:
Sunrisers Hyderabad
35) Write an application letter to your
principal of your college requesting him/her to issue your transfer certificate.
Provide valid reason. 5
Ans:
From
XXXX
YYYY
11th
October, 2025
To
The
Principal
XYZ
College
Bangalore
Respected
Sir/Madam,
Subject:
Request for Issue of Transfer Certificate
I
am XXXX, a student of PU –I Science Stream, bearing Register Number 1007. I
kindly request you to issue my Transfer Certificate as I am shifting to another
city, with my family due to my father’s job transfer.
I
have cleared all dues and returned the library books. I shall be grateful if
you could issue my Transfer Certificate at the earliest to enable me to take
admission in the new college.
Thanking
you,
Yours
obediently,
Sd/-
(XXXX)
VII. 36) 4X1=4
A
Viraj has gone to a bank to open a Saving bank account for himself. He meets
the manager of the bank in this regard. Write a dialogue between Viraj and the
Manager.
Ans:
Viraj:
Good morning, Sir.
Manager:
Good morning. How can I help you?
Viraj:
Sir, I want to open a Savings Bank Account in your branch.
Manager:
That’s good. Do you have all the required documents with you?
Viraj:
Yes, Sir. I have my Aadhaar card, PAN card, and two passport-size photographs.
Manager:
Excellent. You’ll also need to fill out this account opening form.
Viraj:
Sure, Sir. Is there any minimum balance required?
Manager:
Yes, you need to maintain a minimum balance of ₹1,000 in the account.
Viraj:
Alright, Sir. How long will it take to open the account?
Manager:
Once you submit the form and documents, your account will be opened within a
day.
Viraj:
Thank you very much, Sir.
Manager:
You’re welcome. Please contact me if you need any further help.
-OR-
B. Complete the following conversation
that takes in a clinic: 4X1=4
Patient :
…………………Doctor [Greeting)
Doctor :
Good Morning, ………………… [Enquiring]
Patient :
Doctor, I am suffering from ………………… [Informs]
Doctor :
[Examines] Take this tablet twice day after food for two days.
Patient :
…………………Doctor. [Gratitude]
Ans:
Patient:
Good morning, Doctor.
Doctor:
Good morning. What’s the problem?
Patient:
Doctor, I am suffering from a severe
headache.
Doctor:
[Examines] Take this tablet twice a day after food for two days.
Patient:
Thank you very much, Doctor.
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