GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
KARNATAKA SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT BOARD
6th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru – 560003
2026–27 II PUC SOLVED MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1
SUBJECT: ENGLISH MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
TIME: 03 HOURS NUMBER
OF QUESTIONS: 36
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Answer the questions in all the sections.
2.
Follow the prescribed word limit while answering the
questions.
3.
Write the correct question number as it appears on the
question paper.
4.
For Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), choose the correct
answer and rewrite it.
5.
For Part-A questions, only the first written answers will
be considered for evaluation.
6.
Answers to Question No. 30A (a–i) or 30B (a–i) should be
written in sequence and at one place.
7.
For Question Nos. 30, 31, 32 and 36, internal choices are
provided. Hence, answer either (A) or (B).
PART – A
I. Answer the following
questions by choosing the right option. 10
× 1 = 10
1. Juliet does not
describe the night as …………………
a. Garish
b. Loving
c. Gentle
d. Black-browed
Ans: a. Garish
2. In ‘Too Dear!’,
………………… was the initial punishment given to the criminal.
a. Life imprisonment
b. Death sentence
c. Temporary stay in lock-up
d. Grant of pension
Ans: b. Death sentence
3. According to the
speaker of ‘On Children’, Life does not tarry with …………………
a. Today
b. Tomorrow
c. Yesterday
d. Day after tomorrow
Ans: c. Yesterday
4. Dona Laura enters
the park, accompanied by ………………… in the play ‘A Sunny Morning’.
a. Juanito
b. Guard
c. Don Gonzalo
d. Petra
Ans: d. Petra
5. In ‘The Gardener’,
the rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah started moving from the visible to
the abstract domain when Tammanna thought of …………………
a. composing his
experiences as ballads and singing them
b. taking recourse to the police
c. taking the case to a court of law
d. asking some persons to attack Basavaiah
Ans: a. composing his
experiences as ballads and singing them
6. Borges believes
that the ‘poetic act’ happens when:
i. the poet writes it
ii. the reader reads it
a. Only i is correct.
b. Only ii is correct.
c. Both i and ii are correct.
d. Neither i nor ii is correct.
Ans: c. Both i and ii are
correct.
7. Complete the
analogy with reference to ‘Japan and Brazil Through a Traveller’s Eye’.
Driver : Hunter ::
Pedestrian : …………………
a. Pray
b. Prey
c. Play
d. Predator
Ans: b. Prey
8. In ‘The Voter’,
Roof was a very popular man in his village because …………………
a. he supported both
PAP and POP.
b. he was an expert in whispering campaigns.
c. he never abandoned his village to seek work in towns.
d. he offered two shillings during the election campaign.
Ans: b. he was an expert
in whispering campaigns.
9. According to
Sainath, more than the economic aspect, ………………… that cycling brings is vital
for rural women of Pudukkottai.
a. self-respect
b. mobility
c. social sanction
d. leisure time
Ans: b. mobility
10. Which is the odd
pair among the following?
a. Jesus and the
Samaritan woman
b. Panchamas and Untouchables
c. Village and the Wada
d. Suvarthamma and Bisleri
Ans: d. Suvarthamma and
Bisleri
II. Fill in the blanks
with the passive form of the verb given in brackets. 3 × 1 = 3
The
ministers felt it difficult to carry out the death sentence. Therefore, it
…………….. (decide) to alter it to one of imprisonment for life. This ……………..
(inform) to the prince and he agreed to this. The criminal …………….. (keep)inthe
prison and they placed a guard over him.
Ans: The ministers felt it difficult to carry
out the death sentence. Therefore, it was decided to alter it to one of
imprisonment for life. This was informed to the prince and he agreed to
this. The criminal was keptinthe prison and they placed a guard over
him.
III. Fill in the blanks by
choosing the appropriate expressions given in brackets.2 × 1 = 2
(in a fix, given up, face lit up)
12. Roof’s …………………
when he was offered money to vote for Maduka. But on the day of the election,
he was ………………… and decided to vote for both Marcus and Maduka.
Ans: Roof’s face
lit up when he was offered money to vote for Maduka. But on the
day of the election, he was in a fixand decided to vote
for both Marcus and Maduka.
13. Readthe following
paragraph and match the pronouns in SideAwith the nouns/noun phrases in Side B
they refer to. 5x1=5
Mother
Teresa was born on 26thAugust 1910 in Skopje, which (a) is in
Macedonia now. Her (b) father was Nikola Bojaxhiu, who (c) was a
simple businessman. She (d) was a beautiful and hard working girl who
wasfond of singing. Shewentto Irelandwhere(e) she began
learningEnglishbefore travellingto Kolkata.
A B
(Pronouns) (Nouns/Nounphrases)
a.
which (i)MotherTeresa
b.
Her (ii)NikolaBojaxhin
c.
who (iii)Ireland
d.
She (iv)Skopje
e.
where (v)Kolkata
(vi)MotherTeresa's
Ans: a. which – (iv) Skopje
b.
Her – (vi) Mother Teresa’s
c.
who – (ii) Nikola Bojaxhiu
d.
She – (i) Mother Teresa
e.
where – (iii) Ireland
PART-B.
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions in one or two
sentences/word/ phrases each. 3x2=6
14. What are the two things
that Romeo intends to do after the measure?
Ans: Romeo intends to see her place of stand and touch her hand so that
his rude hand should be blessed.
15. According to the prophet
in ‘On Children’, what parents may house and what they may not?
Ans: Parents may house their
children’s bodies, but they cannot
house their souls.
16. What is Chipko movement?
Women from which region participated in it, according toVandana Shiva?
Ans: The Chipko Movement was a forest conservation movement in which
people hugged trees to prevent them from being cut down. Women from the Himalayan region
participated in it.
17.Which is the ‘mighty
movement’ mentioned in the poem ‘Water’? Where did it happen?
Ans: It refers to the historic Mahad struggle led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
III. Answer any FOUR of the following questions in about
60 words each.
4 × 3 = 12
18. How was the Himalayan region affected by
logging, according to Vandana Shiva?
Ans: According to Vandana
Shiva, the Himalayan region was badly affected by large-scale logging. Forests
were cut down for timber and commercial purposes. This caused soil erosion,
landslides, floods and the drying up of water sources. The natural balance of
the mountains was disturbed. The destruction of forests also affected
agriculture and the lives of local people. The Chipko Movement was started to
protect the forests and restore ecological balance.
19. How does Don Gonzalo recall the beauty of
‘The Silver Maiden’?
Ans: Don Gonzalo
remembers the Silver Maiden as a very beautiful and attractive woman. He
recalls her graceful appearance and charming personality. He remembers her
lovely eyes and beautiful hair. Her beauty had a strong effect on him, and he
was deeply attracted to her. Though many years had passed, her image remained
fresh in his memory. He recalls those happy days with affection and nostalgia.
20. How does the poet portray that his love
is different from that of others in the poem ‘When You Are Old’?
Ans: In the poem When
You Are Old, the poet says that many people loved the woman for her beauty
and charm. They admired her youthful appearance and outward beauty. However,
the poet’s love was different. He loved her “pilgrim soul” and the sorrows of
her changing face. His love was deep, sincere and spiritual. He loved her even
when she grew old and lost her beauty. Thus, his love was true and selfless.
21. How does the child’s foot get defeated as
described in the poem ‘To the Foot from Its Child’?
Ans: In the poem To
the Foot from Its Child, the
poet describes how the foot slowly loses its freedom and becomes controlled by
shoes. At first, the foot is free and moves naturally. As the child grows, the
foot is forced into a shoe. The shoe confines it and changes its natural shape.
It cannot move freely as before and becomes stiff. Thus, the child’s foot is
“defeated” because it loses its natural freedom.
22. What aspects of nature make this earth
heaven according to Kuvempu?
Ans: According to
Kuvempu, the beauty of nature makes the earth a heaven. He describes beautiful
mountains, green forests, rivers, waterfalls, flowers and birds. The cool
breeze, pleasant sunlight and fresh air add to the beauty of the earth. The
changing colours of the sky and peaceful surroundings create joy and wonder.
Nature gives us peace, happiness and inspiration. If human beings live in
harmony with nature and protect it, the earth can truly become heaven.
23. Why is bowing difficult for a visitor to
learn, according to George Mikes?
Ans: According to George
Mikes, bowing is difficult for a visitor to learn because Japanese people have
many different ways of bowing. The manner, depth and duration of the bow depend
on the person, situation and relationship. A visitor may not know how deeply or
how long to bow. If he bows too much or too little, it may appear strange or
disrespectful. Japanese people learn this custom from childhood, but foreigners
are not familiar with it.
IV. Answer any THREE of the following
questions in about 100 words each.
3 × 4 = 12
24. What were the arguments put forth by the
prisoner for not going out of the prison in ‘Too Dear!’?
Ans: The prisoner refused
to leave the prison even after the King of Monaco decided to set him free. He
gave several reasons for staying in prison. First, he said that he had no place
to go and no work to earn his living. He had become accustomed to prison life
and was afraid of facing the difficulties of the outside world. He also asked
who would feed and support him if he went out. He demanded a pension from the
government. The officials could not agree to his demand because it would cost a
lot of money. Finally, the prisoner chose to remain in prison because he felt
safe and comfortable there.
25. “Laura and Gonzalo recognise each other
but conceal their identity.” How does the play ‘A Sunny Morning’ present this?
Ans: In A Sunny
Morning, Laura and Gonzalo meet
after many years in a park. They recognise each other immediately, but neither
of them admits the truth. Both conceal their identities and pretend to be
strangers. They invent false stories about themselves and speak indirectly
about their past. However, their conversation and memories gradually reveal
that they were the young lovers who had separated many years earlier. They
conceal their identities because they are old and do not want to disturb the
beautiful memories of their youth. Their behaviour adds humour and pathos to
the play.
26. Describe the competition between Tammanna
and Basavaiah after Tammanna began to compose and sing ballads.
Ans: After Tammanna began
composing and singing ballads about his land and achievements, Basavaiah became
jealous. He wanted to defeat Tammanna and started buying more land. Tammanna
responded by acquiring even more land. Their competition became a race for
wealth and fame. Basavaiah built a huge house and decorated it with expensive
furniture and paintings. Tammanna then composed hundreds of ballads praising
his achievements. People began to sing these songs, and Tammanna became famous.
Their rivalry became intense and was completely dominated by jealousy, pride
and competition.
27. “The function of books is irreplaceable.”
Explain this statement with reference to ‘I Believe That Books Will Never
Disappear’.
Ans: In I Believe
That Books Will Never Disappear,
the writer says that books have a special and permanent place in human life.
Modern technology has introduced computers, television, the internet and other
digital media, but books continue to be important. Books give us knowledge,
ideas, imagination and wisdom. They allow us to read quietly and think deeply.
A book can be carried anywhere and read without depending on electricity or
technology. Digital devices may change the way we read, but they cannot
completely replace the value and experience of books. Therefore, the function
of books is irreplaceable.
28. Why did the people of Umuofia feel that
they had underrated the power of the ballot paper before in ‘The Voter’?
Ans: The people of
Umuofiarealized the importance of the ballot paper during the election.
Earlier, they had thought that their votes had little power and that
politicians could easily influence them. However, during the election, they
understood that even a single vote could influence the result. The politicians
were ready to offer money and gifts to obtain votes. This made the people
realise that the ballot paper gave ordinary citizens the power to choose their
leaders. Therefore, they felt that they had greatly underrated its power
before.
29. Write a note on the contribution of
ArivoliIyakkam in motivating women to learn cycling.
Ans:ArivoliIyakkam played
an important role in encouraging rural women in Tamil Nadu to learn cycling. It
was a literacy movement that aimed to educate poor and rural people, especially
women. Cycling helped women become more independent and confident. They could
travel to nearby villages, attend literacy classes and carry out their daily
activities without depending on men. The movement organised cycling training
and encouraged women to overcome their fear and hesitation. Women like Fatima
and other learners became symbols of confidence and freedom. Thus, ArivoliIyakkam
used cycling as a means of education, empowerment and social change.
PART
– C
30. A. Read the
following passage and answer the questions set on it.9
× 1 = 9
a. What was the female literacy rate in India
in 1991?
Ans: The female literacy
rate in India was 39.29% in 1991.
b. Which is the main instrument that can be
used to narrow down the inequality of women?
Ans:Education is the main
instrument that can be used to narrow down the inequality of women.
c. When was the National Commission for Women
set up?
Ans: The National
Commission for Women was set up in 1992.
d. What did the 1995 World Summit for Social
Development emphasise?
Ans: It emphasised the pivotal
role of women in eradicating poverty and mending the social fabric.
e. Mention any one of the states that falls
below the national average in female literacy rate.
Ans:Uttar Pradesh.
f. The antonym for the word ‘rational’ is
__________.
Ans:Irrational
g. Where was the Fourth World Conference of
Women held?
Ans: It was held in Beijing
in September 1995.
h. What should developing nations do if they
want to eradicate poverty?
Ans: Developing nations
should educate girls if they want to eradicate poverty.
i. Add a suffix to the word ‘empower’ to make
its noun form.
Ans:Empowerment
OR
30. B. Read the
following poem and answer the questions set on it.9 × 1 = 9
a. Where does the ship land?
Ans: The ship lands on
the sugar fields.
b. How does the speaker want to tread red-hot
paths?
Ans: The speaker wants to
tread the red-hot paths barefoot.
c. How did the speaker enter this world?
Ans: The speaker says
that he entered this world tired.
d. Add a prefix to the word ‘follow’ to form
its antonym.
Ans:Unfollow
e. What does the speaker not want to do?
Ans: The speaker does not
want to go to the white man’s school.
f. Which word in the poem means ‘hanging in
the air’?
Ans:Hovering
g. Where do the spirits play before dawn?
Ans: The spirits play in
the magic forests before dawn.
h. Whom does the speaker want to follow into
the cool gorges?
Ans: The speaker wants to
follow his fatherinto the cool gorges.
i. Where does the speaker want to sleep?
Ans: The speaker wants to
sleep beneath a mango tree.
PART
– D
31. A. Rewrite as
directed. 4
× 1 = 4
(i) Copernicus said that ______ earth
revolves around the Sun.
(Fill in the blank
with a proper article.)
Ans: Copernicus said that
the earth revolves around the Sun.
(ii) to maintain / should be / peace /
enforced / Law and order / in society
(Rearrange the segments
into a meaningful sentence.)
Ans:Law and order
should be enforced to maintain peace in society.
(iii) Each man and each woman ______
(was/were) given an opportunity to speak.
(Choose the right
verb that agrees with the subject.)
Ans: Each man and each
woman was given an opportunity to speak.
(iv) One of my close relatives ______ (live)
in Sydney now.
(Fill in the blank
with an appropriate form of the verb given in brackets.)
Ans: One of my close
relatives lives in Sydney now.
OR
31. B. Fill in the
blanks with the right linkers. 1
× 4 = 4
(as, at last, and,
but)
One fine day, a
wealthy man drove out of his city. He saw a farmer’s horse on his way ______ he
was attracted to it. He wanted to buy it ______ it was looking great. ______
the farmer was not willing to sell his horse. However, the rich man pleaded
with him and was ready to pay more. ______ the farmer was convinced, and he
agreed to sell his horse.
Ans: One fine day, a
wealthy man drove out of his city. He saw a farmer’s horse on his way and
he was attracted to it. He wanted to buy it as it was
looking great. Butthe farmer was not willing to sell
his horse. However, the rich man pleaded with him and was ready to pay more. At
last, the farmer was convinced, and he agreed to sell his horse.
32. A. Rewrite as directed. 2 × 1 = 2
(i) Raghu has gone to attend the workshop,
______?
(Add a question tag.)
Ans: Raghu has gone to
attend the workshop, hasn’t he?
(ii) Charles Darwin developed the Theory of
Evolution.
(Frame a ‘wh’
question to get the underlined words as the answer.)
Ans:Who developed the
Theory of Evolution?
OR
32. B. Rectify the
errors in the following sentences and rewrite them.2
× 1 = 2
(i) Many children is there in the playground.
Ans:Many children are
there in the playground.
(ii) When you are leaving to France?
Ans:When are you
leaving for France?
33. Read the following passage and
make notes by filling the boxes given below. 4 × ½ = 2
Passage: Farmers are the
backbone of a country, as they provide food and other raw materials to the
people. They make a significant contribution to a country's economic progress.
However, farmers face many challenges, including unpredictable weather
patterns, crop failure and debt.
Ans:
34. Report the following conversation. 5 marks
Alifano: What is blindness to
you?
Borges: It is a way of life.
I am not completely unhappy.
Alifano: Have you thought of
writing a book on the history of the book?
Borges: It is an excellent
idea.
Ans:Alifano asked Borges
what blindness was to him. Borges replied that it was a way of life and added
that he was not completely unhappy. Alifano asked Borges if he had thought of
writing a book on the history of the book. Borges replied that it was an
excellent idea.
35. Complete the following
conversation. 3 marks
(At a
hospital)
Abhijith: Can you book an
appointment with the dentist?
Receptionist: Certainly. At what
time would you like the appointment?
Abhijith: I would like the
appointment at 10:00 a.m.
Receptionist: OK, I will book it.
Abhijith: Thank you very much.
PART
– E
36. A. Write a letter
of application in response to the following advertisement that appeared in
‘Hindustan Times’ dated 5th March 2025. 5 marks
Wanted
Software Engineer
Qualification: B.E.
in Computer Science
Good Communication Skills
Apply within a week
to:
The HR Manager
Accenture Pvt. Ltd.
RMZ EcoSpace
Sarjapur Road
Bengaluru – 560103
(Use XXXX for your
name and YYYY for your address.)
Ans:
XXXX
YYYY
8th March 2025
The HR Manager
Accenture Pvt. Ltd.
RMZ EcoSpace
Sarjapur Road
Bengaluru – 560103
Subject: Application
for the post of Software Engineer
Ref: Hindustan Times dated 5th March 2025
Respected Sir/Madam,
With reference to
your advertisement published in Hindustan Times dated 5th March 2025,
I wish to apply for the post of Software Engineer in your esteemed company.
I have completed my
B.E. in Computer Science from a reputed institution with good academic records.
I possess good communication skills and have a keen interest in software
development and computer technology. I am hardworking, sincere and willing to
learn new technologies. I am confident that my skills and abilities will enable
me to contribute effectively to your organisation.
I have enclosed my
resume for your kind consideration. I shall be grateful if I am given an
opportunity to appear for an interview and prove my suitability for the post.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
XXXX
OR
36. B. Imagine you
are the president of your college union. You are asked to introduce the chief
guest Girish N. on the occasion of ‘World Disability Day’. Based on the
information given below, write a speech in about 120 words.
5 marks
Name:Girish N.
Profession: Paralympic Athlete
Place of Birth:Hosanagar, Hassan, Karnataka
Achievements:
- Represented
India in the Summer Paralympic Games held in London
- Men’s
High Jump, F-42 category
- Won a
silver medal
- First
Indian to win a medal in high jump
- Eighth
Indian to win a medal in the Paralympics
- Padma
Shri (2013)
- Ekalavya
Award (2013)
Ans:
Respected Principal,
teachers, dear students and distinguished guests,
It is my proud
privilege to introduce our chief guest, Mr. Girish N., on the occasion of World Disability
Day. He is a renowned Paralympic athlete from Karnataka. He was born in
Hosanagar, Hassan, Karnataka.
Mr. Girish N. has
brought great honour to our nation through his remarkable achievements in
sports. He represented India in the Summer Paralympic Games held in London in
the Men’s High Jump, F-42 category. With his determination, hard work and
courage, he won the silver medal. He became the first Indian to win a medal in
high jump at the Paralympic Games and the eighth Indian to win a medal in the
Paralympics.
For his outstanding
achievement, he was honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri and
Ekalavya Award in 2013.
Let us warmly welcome
our inspiring chief guest, Mr. Girish N., and seek his valuable words of
inspiration.
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