PU - II YEAR - 2026–27 II PUC SOLVED MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 2

 

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
KARNATAKA SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT BOARD
6th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru – 560003

2026–27 II PUC MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 2

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 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 number 30A (a–i) or 30B (a–i) should be in one sequence and at one place.

7.        For question numbers 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. The word “garish” is associated with __________ in Romeo and Juliet.

a) Ethiope            b) Sun                  c) Snowy dove               d) Romeo

Ans: b) Sun

 

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. The main speaker of the poem ‘On Children’ is a 

          a) child                 b)woman              c) prophet            d)God

Ans: c) prophet

 

4. Match the Column A with Column B with reference to the play 'ASunny 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. Hand kerchief           iii.Gonzalo'sStudy

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. Which of the following quote is by Bernard Shaw as mentioned in ‘I Believe That Books Will Never Disappear’?

a) All that is near becomes far.

b) This quiet dust was gentlemen and ladies.

c) Every book worth being re-read has been written by the spirit.

d) The Gods wrought and spun the skein of ruin for men.

Ans: c) Every book worth being re-read has been written by the spirit

 

7. According to George Mikes, __________ has more dangers than anything else in Japan.

a) Feeding deer             b) Eating soup              c) Crossing the road
d) Making a phone call

Ans: b) Eating soup

 

8. Identify the correct statement with reference to The Voter.

a) Rufus Okeke voted only for PAP.
b) Elders expressed their willingness to vote for Maduka without taking money.
c) Rufus Okeke tore the ballot paper into two pieces and put one half in each box.
d) Markus Ibe knew that he would be defeated in the election.

Ans: c) Rufus Okeke tore the ballot paper into two pieces and put one half in each box.

 

9. __________ is the owner of Ram's Cycles in Where There Is a Wheel.

a) S. Kannakarajan                                  b) Muthu Bhaskar
c) Sheela Rani Chunkath                          d) N. Kannammal

Ans: a) S. Kannakarajan

 

10. The Panchama had to wait at the well until __________ arrived to draw water, in the poem Water.

a) an untouchable                                     b) a Kammala 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 the brackets.
3 × 1 = 3

Basavaiah tried to outshine Tammanna in his own way. A palatial house __________ (build) by him. People __________ (appoint) just to praise him. Scholars, poets and musicians __________ (invite) to his place.

Ans: Basavaiah tried to outshine Tammanna in his own way. A palatial house was built by him. People were appointed just to praise him. Scholars, poets and musicians were invited to his place.

 

12. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in brackets.                         [put up, give up, face lit up]            2 × 1 = 2

Ramesh had promised to __________ sweets as per his doctor's advice as he was a diabetic. His __________ when he saw a sweet printed “Sugar-free”.

Ans: Ramesh had promised to give up sweets as per his doctor's advice as he was a diabetic. His face lit up when he saw a sweet printed “Sugar-free”.

 

13. Read the following passage and match the pronouns in Column A with the appropriate nouns/noun phrases in Column B.                     5×1=5

Goldsmith was also called Dr. Goldsmith because he (a) had studied medicine. One day, a poor woman visited his (b) house, and she (c) asked him if he would come to see her husband, who (d) was sick and would not eat any food. Goldsmith gave her a small box which (e) had money in it.

A (Pronouns)	B (Nouns/Noun Phrases)
a. He	i. A small box
b. His	ii. Poor woman's husband
c. She	iii. Dr. Goldsmith's
d. Who	iv. Dr. Goldsmith
e. Which	v. A poor woman
	vi. House

Ans:

a) He –  iv) Dr. Goldsmith

b) His –  iii) Dr. Goldsmith’s

c) She – v) A poor woman

d) Who – ii) poor woman’s husband

e) Which –  i) a small box

 

PART-B

II. Answer ANY THREE of the following questions in two sentences/words/phrases each. 3 × 2 = 6

14. Give any two images that describe the beauty of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet.

Ans: She hangs upon the cheek of night “as a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear.” She is a snowy dove trooping among a 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. Who were the parents of Vandana Shiva?

Ans: Her father was a forest conservator, and her mother was a farmer and a lover of nature.

 

17. Where does the water sit innocently in the poem Water? Where does it dance into?

Ans: Water sits innocently in a Bisleri bottle. It dances its way into the 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 started Navdanya Farm to protect India's traditional seeds, biodiversity and the rights of farmers. She was concerned about the increasing use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides and genetically modified seeds. She wanted to encourage organic farming and conserve indigenous varieties of crops. Navdanya promotes sustainable agriculture, seed conservation and food security. It also helps farmers become independent of multinational seed and chemical companies.

 

19. Why do Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo choose not to reveal their true identities to each other?

Ans: Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo choose not to reveal their true identities because they had known each other in the past but did not want to reopen their unpleasant memories. They meet again in a park and pretend to be strangers. Both are proud and unwilling to admit who they really are. They enjoy their conversation while hiding their identities and prefer to preserve the pleasant illusion.

20. How does the poet explain that one man's love is different from that of others in the poem When You Are Old?

Ans: In When You Are Old, the poet explains that many people loved the woman for her beauty and moments of happiness, but one man loved her for her pilgrim soul and the changing sorrows of her face. This man is the poet himself. His love was deeper and more sincere because he valued her inner qualities rather than merely her physical beauty. Thus, the poet shows that true love remains faithful even when beauty and youth disappear.

 

21. To the Foot from Its Child represents the conflict between illusion and real life. Elaborate.

Ans: To the Foot from Its Child presents the conflict between a child's dreams and the realities of life. The child's foot imagines freedom, adventure and exciting journeys, believing that it can go wherever it wishes. However, as it grows, the foot learns that life imposes limitations and responsibilities. It must follow a fixed path and face difficulties. The poem shows how youthful imagination gradually comes into contact with the restrictions and realities of the adult world.

 

22. How does the poet create heaven on Earth, according to Kuvempu?

Ans: According to Kuvempu, there is no need to seek heaven in the skies because the Earth itself is heavenly. He describes the beauty of roaring streams, rolling sea waves, green forests, sunlight and the warmth of the sun. He also presents the splendour of harvest fields covered with grains and the beauty of moonlit nights. The poet enjoys these natural sights, absorbs their beauty and expresses it through poetry, thereby creating heaven on Earth.

 

23. Describe the playful yet risky interaction between drivers and pedestrians in Brazil, according to George Mikes.

Ans: George Mikes humorously describes the interaction between drivers and pedestrians in Brazil as a kind of playful game of courage and skill. Drivers often move their cars very close to pedestrians, while pedestrians confidently cross the roads without showing much fear. Both seem to trust their timing and judgment. Although the situation appears amusing and exciting, it is also risky because a small mistake could cause an accident. Mikes uses humour to describe this unusual traffic behaviour in Brazil.

 

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: The King of Monaco kept changing his mind because he wanted to get rid of the criminal but did not want to spend too much money on him. At first, he ordered that the criminal should be executed. However, Monaco had no executioner, so the King considered hiring one. When he learnt that the executioner demanded a high salary, he cancelled the plan. Then he ordered the criminal to be imprisoned, but maintaining a guard was also expensive. Finally, he decided to give the criminal a pension and asked him to leave Monaco. His decisions were mainly influenced by money.

 

25. A Sunny Morning revolves around concealing one's own identity. Discuss.

Ans: A Sunny Morning revolves around Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo concealing their identities. They meet in a park after many years but pretend to be strangers. Both recognise each other but do not reveal the truth. They invent false stories about their past and talk about their lost love. They do this because they are proud and do not want to expose their real feelings. Their conversation becomes humorous because both know the truth but continue pretending. At the end, they realise that they are the same lovers from the past, yet they still choose not to reveal their true identities.

 

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: The statement reflects the importance of revenge in The Gardener. Tammanna and Basavaiah are rivals who compete with each other over land, wealth and social status. When Basavaiah takes away Tammanna's land, Tammanna decides to defeat him through another means. He begins composing poems about their rivalry and becomes famous. His fame makes Basavaiah jealous. Later, Tammanna gives up his property and leaves the place, which leaves Basavaiah without a rival. The story shows that revenge can dominate human life and turn ordinary competition into a destructive obsession.

 

27. What are the views of Borges towards his mother?

Ans: Borges had great love, respect and gratitude for his mother. He considered her a strong and important influence in his life. His mother supported him throughout his difficulties, especially after he became blind. She helped him with reading and other activities and remained his constant companion. Borges admired her courage, patience and selfless devotion. He felt that she had sacrificed much for him and his family. Even when he became famous, he continued to value her presence deeply. His words reveal a strong emotional bond and profound affection for his mother.

28. Give an account of Roof's role as an election campaigner in the story The Voter.

Ans: Roof plays an important role as an election campaigner in The Voter. He works for Marcus Ibe and campaigns actively for him. Roof is clever, persuasive and familiar with the villagers. He uses his influence to convince voters to support Marcus. However, he is also practical and self-interested. During the election, Maduka offers Roof money to vote for him. Roof accepts the money but later faces a difficult choice. Finally, he votes for both candidates in a clever manner. His actions show the corruption, manipulation and uncertainty surrounding elections.

 

29. Explain the economic implications of cycling among women in Pudukkottai.

Ans: Cycling brought significant economic benefits to women in Pudukkottai. Earlier, many women depended on men for transportation and had limited opportunities to travel for work. Learning to cycle gave them greater mobility and independence. Women could travel to nearby villages, markets and workplaces without spending money on transport. They could sell vegetables, collect milk and perform other economic activities more efficiently. Cycling therefore helped women save time and money and increased their earning opportunities. It also gave them confidence to participate more actively in economic life and become less dependent on others.

 

PART-C

V. 30. A. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it.

9 × 1 = 9

Gerty was born in 1896 in Prague. Now, Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. Her father was a manager at a sugar factory. Gerty was tutored at home by her mother. When she was sixteen, she decided to become a doctor. She didn't know enough Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Latin. She decided to learn them properly. She learnt them in one year. Others would have taken eight years to learn what she learnt in one year.

Gerty was one of the first women to be admitted to the medical school at Charles University in Prague. She became close friends with a fellow student called Carl Cori. He loved her for her sense of humour and her passion for mountain climbing. Both graduated from the medical school. Later, they got married. They started working together. They conducted many experiments and published research articles. Later, they migrated to the USA. Here also, they continued to work together. Many universities refused to employ them together. They didn't like the idea of a married couple working together. But both Carl and Gerty didn't budge an inch. They worked side by side only in those institutions that agreed to employ them together.

They discovered how glucose is broken down by enzymes in the body to release energy. This process is now called the ‘Cori Cycle’.

The research of Gerty and Carl Cori has helped thousands of children with diabetes. It won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for them in 1947. Gerty was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Medicine. The Coris were one of the very few married couples to win the Nobel Prize jointly. She died in 1957.

a. Where did Gerty meet Carl Cori?

Ans: Gerty met Carl Cori at Charles University in Prague, where they were fellow medical students.

 

b. Which is the capital city of the Czech Republic?

Ans: Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic.

 

c. What was Gerty's father?

Ans: Gerty's father was a manager at a sugar factory.

 

d. Gerty decided to become a doctor at the age of __________.
(Fill in the blank.)

Ans: Sixteen.

 

e. Where did Gerty and Carl migrate to?

Ans: They migrated to the USA.

 

f. Why did many universities refuse to employ the Coris?

Ans: Many universities refused to employ them because they did not like the idea of a married couple working together.

 

g. Make the antonym of the word ‘agree’ using a suitable prefix.

Ans: Disagree.

 

h. Whom did the discovery of the ‘Cori Cycle’ help?

Ans: The discovery of the ‘Cori Cycle’ helped thousands of children with diabetes.

 

i. Name the idiom used in the passage that means ‘refuse to change’.

Ans: “Didn't budge an inch.”

 

OR

B. Read the following poem and answer the questions set on it.9 × 1 = 9

Home They Brought Her Warrior Dead

Home they brought her warrior dead:

She nor swoon'd nor utter'd cry:

All her maidens, watching, said,
“She must weep or she will die”!

Then they praised him, soft and low,
Call'd him worthy to be loved,
Truest friend and noblest foe;

Yet she neither spoke nor moved.

Stole a maiden from her place,
Lightly to the warrior stepped,
Took the face-cloth from the face;

Yet she neither moved nor wept.

Rose a nurse of ninety years,
Set his child upon her knee;

Like summer tempest came her tears—
“Sweet my child, I live for thee.”

 

a. Who were watching the warrior's wife?

Ans: The warrior's wife's maidens were watching her.

 

b. How did the warrior's wife react when her husband was brought dead?

Ans: She neither swooned nor uttered a cry. She neither spoke nor moved.

 

c. Where was the warrior brought dead?

Ans: He was brought home.

 

d. How old was the nurse?

Ans: The nurse was ninety years old.

 

e. Who took the face-cloth from the face of the dead warrior?

Ans: A maiden took the face-cloth from his face.

 

f. What did the warrior's wife do after the removal of the face-cloth?

Ans: She neither moved nor wept.

 

g. Who set the child on the warrior's wife's knee?

Ans: The ninety-year-old nurse set the child on her knee.

 

h. Make an antonym for the word ‘worthy’ using a suitable prefix.

Ans: Unworthy.

 

i. Complete the analogy:

Cry : Die :: Knee : __________

Ans: Child.

 

PART-D

IV. 31. A. Rewrite as directed.                                                 4 × 1 = 4

i. The Lecturer in English told us to submit __________ first assignment on Monday.
(Fill in the blank with a proper article.)

Ans: The Lecturer in English told us to submit the first assignment on Monday.

 

ii. this rascal / you must / with / some cheaper way / find / of dealing
(Rearrange the segments into a meaningful sentence.)

Ans: You must find some cheaper way of dealing with this rascal.

 

iii. Biodiversity __________ (has/have) been the teacher of abundance.
(Choose the verb that agrees with the subject.)

Ans: Biodiversity has been the teacher of abundance.

 

iv. In 2011, the UN General Assembly __________ (organize) a conference on Harmony with Nature.
(Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb given in brackets.)

Ans: In 2011, the UN General Assembly organized a conference on Harmony with Nature.

 

OR

B. Fill in the blanks with the right linkers.                                     4 × 1 = 4

[because, after, however, as though]

The old man started telling his story. __________ proceeding to some extent, he started to fumble __________ he had committed a mistake. She felt like going away, saying that it was none of her concern. __________, she continued to sit there quietly __________ she did not want to hurt the old man.

Ans: The old man started telling his story. After proceeding to some extent, he started to fumble as though he had committed a mistake. She felt like going away, saying that it was none of her concern. However, she continued to sit there quietly because she did not want to hurt the old man.

 

32. A. Rewrite as directed.                                                       2 × 1 = 2

i. He is a great actor, __________?
(Add a suitable question tag.)

Ans: He is a great actor, isn't he?

 

ii. We played kabaddi during our school days.
(Frame a ‘Wh’ question to get the underlined word as the answer.)

Ans: What did we play during our school days?

 

OR

B. Rectify the errors in the following sentences and rewrite them. 2 × 1 = 2

i. Children likes sweets.

Ans: Children like sweets.

 

ii. A sun rises in the east.

Ans: The sun rises in the east.

 

33. Read the following paragraph and make notes by filling in the boxes given below.                                                                                4 × ½ = 2

The Phantom is a fictional comic-strip hero created by Lee Falk, an American writer. He lives in the fictional African country of Bangalla, where he solves the problems of the tribal people. He is also called Mr. Walker, the Ghost Who Walks. Lee Falk also created the character Mandrake the Magician.

 

Ans:

 

34. Report the following Conversation.                                         5x1=5

Roof : We have a minister from our village. Do you want him to lose in this election?

Elders: No, we will not betray our son. We shall see him win.

Roof :Thank you for your Support.

Ans: Roof told Elders that they had a minister form their village. Roof asked Elders if he wanted him to love in that election. Elders replied Roof negatively that they would not betray their son. Elders told Roof that they would see him win. Roof thanked them for their support.

33. Complete the following dialogue.                                    3 × 1 = 3

Student: ____________________ (Greeting)

Teacher: Very good morning.

Student: ____________________, Sir? (Requesting)

Teacher: Sure, you can have the book.

Student: ____________________ (Expressing gratitude)

Ans:

Student: Very good morning, Sir.

Teacher: Very good morning.

Student: Sir, may I have the book, please?

Teacher: Sure, you can have the book.

Student: Thank you very much, Sir.

 

36. A. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement that appeared in the "Deccan Times", dated 1st November 2025.                            5

 

Wanted OfficeAssistants Qualification: PUC

Basic Computer Knowledge Fluency in English and Kannada

Applyto:

TheManager

5G Digital Solutions Hassan - 573201

 

(WriteXXXXforname,YYYYforaddress)

Ans:

XXXX
YYYY

12 November 2025

 

The Manager
5G Digital Solutions
Hassan – 573201

 

Subject: Application for the post of Office Assistant

Ref: Deccan Times , dated 1st November, 2025.

 

Respected Sir/Madam,

 

With reference to your advertisement published in the Deccan Times dated 1st November 2025, I wish to apply for the post of Office Assistant in your organization.I have completed my PUC and possess basic knowledge of computers. I am fluent in English and Kannada. I am hardworking, sincere and willing to learn new skills. I assure you that I will discharge my duties sincerely and efficiently if given an opportunity to serve in your organization.

I have enclosed my bio-data for your kind consideration. I hope you will give me an opportunity to attend the interview.

 

Thanking you,

 

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
XXXX

 

Encl.: Bio-data

 

 

Name: XXXX
Address: YYYY
Date of Birth: 10-05-2008
Educational Qualification

Sl .No.	Course	Board / University	Percentage
01	PUC	Bangalore	89%
02	SSLC	Bangalore	88%

Computer Knowledge: Basic Computer Knowledge
Languages Known: English and Kannada
Nationality: Indian

Date: 12-11-2025

 

Sd/-

XXXX

 

OR

36. B .Imagine that you are the Secretary of your students' Union and prepare a speech of about 120 words on "World No Tobacco Day".    5

Usethefollowinginformation.

Consumingtobaccois injurious to health -Smoking and chewing tobacco -ill effectson health -a silent killer - may lead to cancer - fatal.

Ans:

Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends,

Good morning to all. I am honoured to speak on “World No Tobacco Day.” Tobacco consumption is injurious to health. Smoking and chewing tobacco are harmful habits that cause serious health problems. They damage the lungs, heart and other important organs of our body. Tobacco is rightly called a silent killer because its harmful effects may develop slowly. Regular use of tobacco may lead to dangerous diseases like cancer and may even be fatal. Therefore, we should stay away from all forms of tobacco and encourage others to quit this harmful habit. Let us create awareness among people about the dangers of tobacco and work together to build a healthy, happy and tobacco-free society.

Thank you.