2025-26 II PUC PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: ENGLISH (02) Duration:
3.00 Hours
MAXIMUM MARKS: 80 NUMBER
OF QUESTIONS : 36
Instructions:
- Answer the questions in all the sections.
- Follow the prescribed limit while answering the questions.
- Write the correct question number as it appears on the question
paper.
- For multiple choice questions (MCQs), choose the correct answer
and rewrite it.
- For Part - A questions, only the first written answers will be
considered for evaluation.
- Answers to the question number 30A (a–d) or 30 B (a–d) should be
in one sequence and at one place.
- For question numbers 30, 31, 32 and 36 internal choices are there.
Hence, answer either (A) or (B).
PART-A
I. Answer the following questions by choosing the right
option: (10×1 = 10)
1)
Juliet asks ______ to give her, her Romeo in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
a) Romeo b) Sun c) Day d) Night
Ans:
d) Night
2) Choose the right
sequence of incidents as they place in ‘Too Dear!’.
a) The Guard was
dismissed – expenditure came to 600 francs – the criminal did not run away –
death punishment was changed to life imprisonment.
b) Death punishment
was changed to life imprisonment – expenditure came to 600 francs – the guard
was dismissed – the criminal did not run away.
c) The Criminal did
not runaway – The guard was dismissed – expenditure came to 600 francs – death
punishment was changed to life imprisonment.
d) The Criminal did
not runaway – death punishment was changed to life imprisonment – the guard was
dismissed – expenditure came to 600 francs.
Ans:
b) Death punishment was changed to life imprisonment – expenditure came to 600
francs – the guard was dismissed – the criminal did not run away.
3)
In the poem ‘On Children’, the archer stands for ______.
a) life b) parents c) woman d) children
Ans:
a) life
4) Match the Column A
with Column B with reference to the play ‘A Sunny Morning’ and choose the
correct option.
|
A |
B |
|
|
A. Wild boar’s head |
i. |
Laura’s boudoir |
|
B. Tiger’s Skin |
ii. |
As a shoe brush |
|
C. Handkerchief |
iii. |
Gonzalo’s Study |
a)
A-iii, B-i, C-ii b) A-ii,
B-iii, C-I c) A-iii, B-ii, C-I d) A-i, B-iii, C-ii
Ans:
a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii
5)
In the story ‘The Gardener’, ______ found it hard to decide whether the old
man’s arrival was for the better or for the worse.
a)
Tammanna b) the old man c) Basavaiah d) the owner’s wife
Ans:
d) the owner’s wife
6)
Choose the mismatched combination of the essential metaphors mentioned by
Borges in his interview.
a)
Sleep and death b)
Life and death
c)
Time and a river d)
Life and dreams
Ans:
b) Life and death
7)
Complete the analogy with reference to ‘Japan and Brazil Through A Traveler’s
Eye’.
Driver
: Hunter :: Pedestrian : ______
a)
Animal b) Prey c) Car d) Bike
Ans: b) Prey
8)
On the day of voting a highlife band from ______ was hired in ‘The Voter’.
a)
Umuofia b) Umuru c) Port Harcourt d) Mbanta
Ans:
b) Umuru
9)
The essay ‘Where There Is A Wheel focuses on the ______ movement.
a)
cycling b) literacy c) women empowerment d) freedom
Ans:
a) cycling
10)
The panchama had to wait at the well until ______ arrived, to draw water, in
the poem ‘Water’.
a)
an untouchable b)
a kamma landlord
c)
a shudra d) a
Bisleri man
Ans:
c) a shudra
11)
Fill in the blanks with the passive form of the verb given in brackets. (3×1 =
3)
Last year, a survey
____ (conduct) by the government around some villages.
The gold deposits ____ (find) beneath these villages. Now, the villagers ____
(worry) that the government would shift them from their places.
Ans: Last year, a survey was conducted
by the government around some villages.
The gold deposits were found beneath these villages. Now, the villagers are worried
that the government would shift them from their places.
12) Fill in the
blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in brackets. (2×1
= 2)
[ put up, give up, face lit up ]
Ramesh had promised
to ______ sweets as per doctor’s advice as he was diabetic. His ______ when he
saw a sweet packet printed ‘Sugar free’ on it.
Ans: Ramesh had promised to give up sweets
as per doctor’s advice as he was diabetic. His face lit up when he saw a
sweet packet printed ‘Sugar free’ on it.
13)
Read the following paragraph and match the pronouns in side A with the nouns /
noun phrases in side B they refer to. (5×1 = 5)
The annual sports
meet was held at the stadium where (a) hundreds of students took part in
it (b). They (c) wanted to win in their (d) respective events.
Mandara who (e) was an international athlete was the chief guest on this
occasion.
A B
(Pronouns) (Nouns/ Noun Phrases)
a. where i.
students
b. it ii.
stadium
c. They iii.
Mandara
d. their iv.
Annual sports meet
e. who v.
students
vi.
Achievements
Ans:
a.
Where
– ii. stadium
b. It – iv. Annual sports meet
c. They – i. students
d. Their – v. students’
e. Who – iii. Mandara
PART-B
II. Answer any three of the following questions in one or
two sentences each:
(3×2 = 6)
14)
Give any two images that describe the beauty of Juliet in ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
Ans: Juliet’s beauty surpasses
burning torches, Rich Jewel in an Ethiope’s ear, Snowy Dove among the flock of
crows.
15)
What do bows and arrows refer to, in the poem ‘On Children’?
Ans: Bows refer to parents and
Arrows refer to Children.
16) What is at the
root of impoverishment of nature and culture according to Vandana Shiva ?
Ans: Failure to understand
Biodiversity and its many functions is at the root of impoverishment of nature
and culture according to Vandana Shiva.
17) Where does the
water sit innocently in the poem ‘Water’? Where does it dance its way into?
Ans: The water sit innocently in Bisleri Bottle and
it dances its way into Pepsi man’s bottle.
III. Answer any four of the following questions in about
60 words each : (4×3 = 12)
18) Why did Vandana
Shiva start Navdanya farm?
Ans: Vandana
Shiva learned the value of diversity from the Himalayan forests and stressed
the need to protect biodiversity on farms. She began collecting and preserving
seeds from farmers’ fields and later understood that farmers required a farm
for training and demonstration. Therefore, she established the Navadanya farm
in 1994 in the Doon Valley, situated in the lower Himalayan region of
Uttarakhand. Today, the farm preserves and cultivates about 630 varieties of
rice, 150 varieties of wheat, and hundreds of other plant species. They follow
and encourage biodiversity-rich farming methods that yield more food and better
nutrition per acre.
19) How does Don
Gonzalo recall the beauty of ‘The Silver Maiden’?
Ans: Don
Gonzalo, the brave young man, belonged to Valencia by birth. Close to Valencia
there was a village named Maricela. In that village lived the most beautiful
woman he had ever seen. She was perfect, fair like a lily, with jet-black hair
and dark eyes, and had a very sweet expression. She appeared to spread
brightness wherever she went. Her body was graceful and flawless. She looked
like the ideal beauty shaped by God in human form. She seemed like a dream. In
this way, Don Gonzalo remembered the beauty of the “Silver Maiden.”
20) How is the poet’s
love different from that of others in the poem ‘When You Are Old’?
Ans: In this
poem, W. B. Yeats requests his former lover to think about her youth and his
love for her when she grows old. He asks her to sit by the fireplace and read
the book of memories. He wants her to realize that others loved only her joyful
charm and outward beauty. But the poet loved the pilgrim soul within her and
the sadness of her changing face. When she becomes old, she would softly and
sadly whisper about how love flew over the mountains and hid its face among the
stars. Thus, the poet feels that true love remains eternal even after many
years.
21) What changes did
the foot undergo in the shoe in ‘To The Foot From Its Child’?
Ans: The
child’s foot does not know its own limits. It dreams of becoming a butterfly or
an apple. As it grows, it begins to face difficulties shown through stones,
broken glass, streets, ladders, and rough paths of the earth. These experiences
teach the foot that it cannot fly and cannot become a fruit hanging on a
branch. Slowly, the child’s foot feels defeated, trapped, and forced to live
inside a shoe. Step by step, the foot loses its innocence and comes to
understand the harsh truths of life. It realizes that life is like a blind man.
It loses its natural shape and turns into the form of eyeless creatures, and
later gets covered with the weak volcanoes of death that it had never imagined.
It never realized that it had stopped being a foot.
22) How does the poet
create heaven in Earth, according to Kuvempu?
Ans: The
poet attempts to question the belief about heaven by saying that it is not a
place that exists beyond the earth after death. He wonders that if heaven is
not found on earth, then where else it could exist. According to him, human
beings themselves can turn into gods and nymphs through noble thoughts, good
qualities, and righteous actions, and wherever such people live, that place
truly becomes heaven. He explains the beauty of the earth using images of
swiftly flowing streams, gentle sunshine, moonlit harvest fields, and lovely
gardens. The shining crops under the moonlight look heavenly, making the earth
no less than heaven itself. Through his sweet, nectar-like song, the poet
praises these scenes of nature and creates heaven on earth with his words.
23) How do Japanese
respect one’s privacy, according to Geroge Mikes?
Ans: In the
lesson Japan and Brazil through A Traveler’s Eye, George Mikes
explains the surprising level of respect and privacy seen in Japan. He writes
that even fifteen minutes in Japan would convince anyone that they are among
extremely well-mannered people. The people of Japan live on a very overcrowded
island, and therefore respecting one another’s privacy becomes very important.
He gives the example of small red telephones placed in streets and hotel halls,
where the receiver is kept on a table or counter, as there is no extra space
for telephone booths. A person carries on his most confidential business talks
and even personal love arguments in public, yet in complete privacy. Anyone
could easily overhear, but no one does so in Japan. A man’s telephone receiver
becomes his castle.
IV. Answer any three
of the following questions in about 100 words each: (3×4 = 12)
24) Why did the king
of Monaco keep changing his mind in dealing with the criminal in ‘Too Dear!’?
Ans: Once in
Monaco, a murder took place. The judges gathered and conducted the trial in a
very proper judicial way. The lawyers and jurymen argued and gave their
judgment. Finally, they sentenced the criminal to be beheaded as the law
required. The problem was that they had neither a guillotine to cut off the
criminal’s head nor an executioner. The king ordered an inquiry to hire a
guillotine from France and later from Italy. But hiring it was very costly, so
meetings were held again. They changed the death sentence to imprisonment. The
criminal was kept in a small lock-up, and a guard was appointed to watch him
and bring his food from the palace kitchen. This too was found to be very
expensive. The next committee removed the guard and waited for the criminal to
escape. At last, the council thought carefully and decided that the only way to
get rid of him was to offer him a pension, and the amount fixed was 600 francs.
25) “Fate is
curious”. Justify this statement with reference to ‘A Sunny Morning’.
Ans: Gonzalo
and Dona Laura met in Madrid Park as complete strangers. They blamed each other
about sitting on the same bench and passed annoying comments. When Laura said
that Gonzalo had frightened away the birds that were eating her crumbs, Gonzalo
argued that it was a public park. Laura thought Gonzalo was an ill-tempered
man, but in the end he decided to adjust and sit on the bench with the old
lady. After greeting Laura, Gonzalo began brushing dust from his shoes with his
handkerchief. Laura remarked whether he was using a shoe brush as a
handkerchief, and she also joked that he was taking out a telescope when
Gonzalo removed a reading glass from his pocket. Soon they came to an
understanding. Gonzalo requested Laura to permit him to read and stop talking.
Both of them took a pinch of snuff and sneezed alternately three times each.
Gonzalo read some lovely poems and returned the book to Laura. They slowly
began to recognize one another. “Twenty years pass. He returns. And each,
seeing the other, cries—can it be that this is he? Heavens, is it she?” Then
they gradually revealed the past and created unbelievable romantic stories
about themselves. Laura told Gonzalo that Laura Llorente, “The Silver Maiden,”
was her friend and that she was very unlucky because of a tragic love affair.
Gonzalo told her that the brave lover was his cousin. He described the quarrel
and duel between the gallant horseman and the merchant, his cousin’s escape,
his death in Africa, and how he whispered Laura’s name before dying. Laura then
told him that her friend went to the beach where her lover had risked his life,
wrote his name on the sand, sat on a rock, and was swept away by a roaring
wave. They tried to impress each other and at the same time decided to hide
their true identities. However, they failed, and their identities were
revealed. Gonzalo and Laura did not speak, but their smiles while waving
goodbye showed everything. The play highlights the situation of Gonzalo and
Laura, and the playwright humorously presents the story with many witty remarks
and incidents.
26) “Man lives for
some kind of vengefulness. Without it, there would be no reason for his
existence.” Evaluate this statement in the light of the story ‘The Gardener’.
Ans: Tammanna
and Basavaiah were enemies. They competed with each other, and at first all
their competitions appeared healthy. Later, the rivalry began to take a new
turn. Tammanna searched for a way that could defeat Basavaiah completely. He
got the idea of putting all his experiences into ballads and singing them. The
rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah moved from the visible world to an
invisible and abstract level, where Basavaiah felt humiliated. However,
Basavaiah began filling his life with all kinds of material riches. Tammanna
became ill, and his illness was Basavaiah’s wealth. He thought of punishing
Basavaiah even more, and that was through his own death. He believed that only
his death could ruin Basavaiah. So, he gave up everything and went away. A few
days after Tammanna left, Basavaiah died. Tammanna forgot all his songs and
ballads. He finally understood that human relationships depend on strange
things like challenge, rivalry, and revenge.
27) What are the feelings of Borges about his mother?
Ans: Borges’
mother, Dona Leonor, was an extraordinary woman. She was very loving and kind
to him. He felt that the secret of true happiness belonged to his mother.
Perhaps he should have been more caring and understanding toward her. He
believed that this is true for all children—when their mother dies, they
realize that they had taken her for granted, just as they take the moon, the
sun, or the changing seasons in a casual way. They feel that they have treated
her poorly. Before a mother’s death, this realization does not occur to them.
Borges’ mother was an intelligent and graceful woman. She had no enemies.
28) Both, the voters
and the candidates are corrupt in Umuofia.
Ans: Five
years earlier, the voters had cast their votes freely without asking for
anything. Some time ago, Marcus Ibe was not a successful teacher. He wisely
entered politics when it reached his village. Now he had become the chief, the
honourable. He owned two long cars and had recently built the largest house in
the village. Yet, his village had no running water or electricity. He had
recently set up a private power plant to supply electricity only to his new
house, called “Umuofia Mansions.” He lived a luxurious life and celebrated the
opening of his mansion by killing five bulls and many goats to entertain
people. The ruling party government had made many promises, but none were
fulfilled; only empty assurances remained. When the next election came, the
voters were ready to try a new method. They began to demand money in return for
their votes. There were five elders in the room along with Roof and his
assistant. Roof was the most trusted among the campaign workers. On the floor,
in front of each elder, two shilling coins lay shining in the yellow light of
the glass chimney. Chief, the honourable Marcus Ibe, had taken five months’
salary in advance to run the secret campaign. But the voters felt that two
shillings was insulting, as Marcus was not a poor man. They believed Marcus was
a wealthy leader and decided to take as much as they needed. Each voter was
given five pounds. The election and voting process became a mockery of
democracy. Roof was only a tool in this mockery. Roof stood in the polling
station holding his ballot paper. He had decided to go back to the other
candidate and return the five pounds because he could not betray Marcus even
secretly. He was trapped, unsure whether it was right or wrong to vote for
Marcus or Maduka. It was difficult for him to decide at once. Roof folded the
ballot paper, tore it into two along the crease, placed one half in each box,
and confirmed aloud, “I vote for Maduka.” Thus, the voter was justified in
demanding money to vote for Marcus Ibe.
29) Explain the
economic implications of cycling among the women in Pudukkottai.
Ans: In his
essay Where There is a Wheel, P. Sainath explains the hope and
positivity that cycling has brought into the lives of women in Pudukkottai, a
poor district of Tamil Nadu. The district’s literacy movement, called Arivoli
Iyakkam, motivates women to learn cycling by organizing bicycle training camps.
Cycling has given these women confidence along with freedom of movement and has
helped to increase their income. Women now sell farm products not only in their
own villages but also in nearby villages. They no longer have to depend on
irregular buses or walk long distances, which helps them save time and energy.
They can finish their work more easily and quickly and are able to carry their
children, farm produce, and even two pots of water on their bicycles, thereby
effectively managing many of their daily difficult tasks.
PART-C
V. 30 A) Read the following passage and answer the
questions set on it:(9×1 = 9)
Sandalwood has been
treasured in India for centuries due to its unique fragrance and medicinal
qualities. The tree is evergreen and grows slowly, often requiring more than
two decades to develop its valuable heartwood. Traditionally, sandalwood was
considered a royal tree and was used to make furniture, carvings, and temple
idols. Its soothing aroma plays an important role in religious ceremonies and
ayurvedic treatments. The biological name of sandalwood is Santalum album.
Karnataka is one of
the leading producers of sandalwood in the world. The city of Mysuru, in
particular, is known for its high-quality sandalwood oil, which is exported
globally. This oil is mainly used to make perfumes. It is also used to make
soap, incense sticks, and various skincare products. Because of its economic
importance, sandalwood has also become one of the most protected tree species
in India.
To prevent illegal
trade, the government has implemented strict regulations on cutting and
transportation of sandalwood. Despite these laws, controlling smuggling
continues to be a challenge. In recent years, farmers have been encouraged to
grow sandalwood on their own land, giving them legal rights to share the
profits. This step has helped to increase production while reducing pressure on
natural forests.
a.
Which state is the leading producer of sandalwood in the world?
Ans: Karnataka
b. What is the biological name of sandalwood tree?
Ans: Santalum album
c. Sandalwood has been treasured in India due to its unique ______ and
medicinal qualities.
Ans: Fragrance
d. Why sandalwood is become one of the most protected tree species in India?
Ans: Because of its economic
importance and high commercial value, it is highly protected to prevent illegal
trade and smuggling.
e.
How long does the sandalwood require to develop its heartwood?
Ans: More than two decades
f. What is Mysuru is famous for?
Ans: High quality sandalwood oil.
g. What is sandalwood mainly used for?
Ans: To make perfumes, soaps,
incense sticks and skincare products.
h. Add prefix to the word ‘legal’ to make its antonym.
Ans: illegal
OR
B) Read the following poem and answer the questions set
on it: (9×1 = 9)
On His Blindness
—
John Milton
When
I consider how my light is spent
Ere half my days in this dark world and wide,
And that one talent which is death to hide
Lodg’d with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve there with my Maker, and present
My true account, lest he returning chide,
“Doth God exact day-labour, light denied ?”
I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies: “God doth not need
Either man’s work or his own gifts: who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed
And post o’er land and ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.”
a.
Who does the Maker in the poem refer to?
Ans: God
b. Complete the analogy : Best : Rest :: need : ______
Ans: Speed
c. According to Milton, who serves the God best?
Ans: Those who bear his mild yoke
patiently serve God best.
d. What do the poet fondly ask?
Ans: He asks whether God demands
hard labour from a blind person.
e.
What reply does the speaker receive?
Ans: He is told that God does not
need man’s work or gifts; patient obedience is the best service.
f. According to Milton, who will also serve the God?
Ans: Those who stand and wait
also serve God.
g. What does not the god need from man?
Ans: Man’s work or his own gifts.
h. Add a prefix to ‘patience’ to make it an antonym
Ans: Impatience
i. Pick a synonym for ‘reject’ in the poem.
Ans: Deny
PART-D
VI. 31) A) Rewrite as directed: (4×1 = 4)
i)
Amoeba is one of ______ tiniest living organisms.
(Use appropriate article)
Ans: Amoeba is one of the tiniest living organisms.
ii)
his / the batsman / a sixer / began / with / career.
(Rearrange the segments into a meaningful sentence)
Ans: The batsman began his career
with a sixer.
iii)
Children ______ (is / are) good at playing games.
(Choose the verb that agrees with the subject)
Ans: Children are good at playing games.
iv)
He ______ (leave) that company last year.
(Fill in the blank with appropriate form of the verb given)
Ans: He left that company last year.
OR
B) Fill in the blanks with the right linkers : (4×1 = 4)
(neither, whenever, although, and)
Marcus remained
devoted to his people. ______ he could, he left the good things of the capital
______ returned to his village, which had ______ running water nor electricity,
______ he had lately planted a private plant to supply electricity to his new
house.
Ans: Marcus remained devoted to his people.
Whenever he could, he left the good things of the capital and
returned to his village, which had neither running water nor
electricity, although he had lately planted a private plant to supply
electricity to his new house.
32) A) Rewrite as directed: (2×1 =
2)
i)
Kushi never behaves inappropriately, ________ ?
(Add a question tag)
Ans: Kushi never behaves
inappropriately, does she?
ii)
He used words wisely.
(Change it into a question using the right form of Do)
Ans: Did he use words wisely?
OR
B) Rectify the errors in the following sentences and
rewrite them. (2×1 = 2)
i)
He run faster than lightning.
Ans: He runs faster than
lightning.
ii) A sun rises in the east.
Ans: The sun rises in the east.
33) Read the following passage and make notes by filling
the boxes given below: (4×½
= 2)
Karnataka was ruled
by ancient dynasties like the Nandas, Mauryas, and Satavahanas. Indigenous
dynasties like the Kadambas of Banavasi and the Gangas of Talakadu rose to
prominence in the 4th century AD, leaving their mark on the region. The Ganga
minister Chavundaraya installed the Gomateshwara monolith at Shravanabelagola
during his time.
Ans:
1.
Mauryas
2.
Satavahans
3.
Kadambas
of Banavasi
4.
Gangas
of Talakadu
34) Report the following conversation : (5)
Alifano
: What is poetry ?
Borges : Poetry is an aesthetic act.
Alifano
: Have you ever thought of writing a book on the history of book ?
Borges : It is an excellent idea. I will keep it in mind.
Ans: Alifano asked Borges what was poetry. Borges
replied Alifano that poetry was an aesthetic act. Alifano asked Borges if he
had ever thought of writing a book on the history of book. Borges replied
Alifano that it was an excellent idea. Borges told Alifano that he would keep
it in mind.
35) Complete the following dialogue: (3×1 = 3)
(A
conversation in a shop)
Shopkeeper
: Good Morning sir. May I help you ?
Likhith : __________, how much does this pencil cost ? (Greeting)
Shopkeeper : __________. (giving information)
Likhith : Fine, give me two.
Shopkeeper : __________, visit again. (Expressing gratitude)
Ans: Shopkeeper : Good
Morning sir. May I help you ?
Likhith : Very Good Morning, how much does this pencil cost ?
Shopkeeper : It costs 25 rupees
Likhith : Fine, give me two.
Shopkeeper : Thank you, visit again.
PART – E
VII. 36) A) Write a
letter of application in response to the following advertisement that appeared
in “The Times of India” dated 01st January 2026. (5)
WANTED
Receptionist
Qualification: PUC with good communicative
skills in Kannada and English.
Apply within 10 days to:
The Manager
Sugandha Resorts and Homestay
Mallenahalli, Chikkamagaluru.
Ans:
XXXX
YYYY
08 January 2026
To
The Manager
Sugandha Resorts and Homestay
Mallenahalli
Chikkamagaluru
Subject: Application for the post of Receptionist
Reference: “The Times of India” dated 01st January 2026.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing this letter in response to the advertisement published in The Times of India
dated 01 January 2026, inviting applications for the post of Receptionist. I
would like to apply for the same post. I have passed my PUC and I possess good
communicative skills in both Kannada and English. I am polite, responsible, and
well-versed in handling visitors and attending phone calls. I am confident that
my skills and pleasant behaviour will be useful to your reputed resort.
I assure you that I will
work sincerely and efficiently if given an opportunity. I shall be thankful to
you if you consider my application and grant me an interview.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(XXXX)
Enclosure:
Resume
Name : XXXX
Address : YYYY
Nationality : Indian
Language
Known : English, Kannada, Hindi
Educational
Qualifications:
|
Degree |
Board/
University |
Year of
Passing |
Percentage |
|
MSC/ MA |
RCUB |
2022 |
95% |
|
BSC/ BA |
RCUB |
2020 |
97% |
|
PUC |
Karnataka State
Board |
2017 |
99% |
|
SSLC |
Karnataka State
Board |
2015 |
98% |
Work Experience : Two years experience
Hobbies : Reading, Surfing, Singing
I
hereby declare that the above information is true to my knowledge.
XXXX
Place: YYYY
Date: 8th
March, 2026
OR
B) Imagine you are the secretary of the
college union. Your college has organized an ‘Anti-drug Awareness Programme’
and you are asked to deliver a speech on ‘The evil effects of drugs on youth’.
Prepare a speech in about 120 words using the information given below: (5)
Drug is an addiction – weakens our body and mind – affects brain –
results in poor concentration – learning becomes difficult – influences to
commit crimes – risk of imprisonment.
Ans: Respected Principal, teachers, and my dear friends,
Good morning to everyone present here. I am the secretary of the
college union, and today I feel honoured to speak on the topic “The Evil Effects of Drugs
on Youth” as part of our Anti-drug Awareness Programme.
Drugs are a dangerous addiction that slowly destroys both the body and
the mind. Once a person becomes addicted, it becomes very difficult to escape
from its grip. Drugs weaken our physical strength and reduce our mental
ability. They badly affect the brain and disturb its normal functioning. As a
result, concentration becomes poor and learning becomes very difficult,
especially for students.
Drug addiction also affects a person’s behaviour. Many young people
under the influence of drugs are easily pushed into committing crimes such as
theft, violence, and illegal activities. This can lead to serious consequences
like arrest and imprisonment, which can completely ruin their future and bring
shame to their family.
Youth is the most valuable stage of life. It is the time to build our
career and character. Therefore, we must stay away from drugs and choose a
healthy lifestyle. Let us promise ourselves to say no to drugs
and help others do the same.
Thank
you.
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