ANNUAL EXAMINATION-MARCH 2017

II PU-ENGLISH

ANSWER KEY

I One Mark Questions

1. Palace Kitchen
2. Children
3. Non-Violent response to the large scale deforestation
4. Maricela
5. 200 acres
6. the Child’s Foot
7. Grimm’s fairy tales
8. on Earth
9. Motor cars
10.Minister of Culture
11.it has an additional bar from the seat to the handle
12. Bisleri bottle

II 4 Mark Questions
(Note: 2 marks for any 4 value points. ½ mark for each value point
1 mark for language ability / expression 1mark for coherence.)

13. A murder committed in Monaco– criminal sentenced to death – no means to

execute – price quoted by France and Italy too expensive – no way out – death
sentence altered – imprisonment for life – cost of food and guard found
expensive – criminal asked to run away – he didn’t –no place to go- ruined his character, people
will turn their backs on him-forgotten the habit of working.

14. . Children are – sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself – come through parents
– not from them – live with parents – not belong to them – parents can give love –
not thoughts – only body sheltered – not soul – they dwell in future – parents are
bows – children arrows – parents must bend with happiness – only then arrows fly
fast - bent by the archer - loves both

15. Chiko Movement- Non-violent response to the large scale deforestation- Himalayan region-
1970-peasant women-Garhwal Himalya- defence of forest-protest-cutting down trees-floods,
landslides,scarcity of fodder,water,fuel-women declared-hug the trees-loggers to kill them before
killing the trees. Vandana Shiva-Volunteer-vacations-padyatras-documenting forest activist-
spreading message

16. The gallant lover took refuge in Gonzalo’s house – worried about consequences about duel –
went to Seville – came to Madrid - wrote letters to Silver Maiden - intercepted by her parents -
believed love lost for him – in despair – joined army – went to Africa – met glorious death – in a
trench – held flag of Spain – uttered name of beloved Laura
17. The old man came to the garden – stayed on – income increased – plantation expanded
owner’s lifestyle changed – became lethargic – acquired many friends – life became crowded
with colourful events – wife worried about husband’s adultery and vices

18. Borges says Poetry-so intimate-so essential-cannot define without oversimplifying-aesthetic

act-takes place when poiet writes and the reader reads it-precise words elicit emotion –
remembers Emily Dickinson’s poem – “This quiet dust was gentlemen and ladies” – idea
ordinary – idea of idea of death – a cliché – the phrase “gentlemen and ladies” surprises – gives
the magic and poetic quality – if “men and women” were there – would have failed as poetry

19. Many loved the lady’s moments of glad grace - loved her for her physical beauty – with love
false or true – their love was transitory - speaker loved her pilgrim soul - loved the sorrows of
her changing face – contrast between glad grace and sorrows of changing face – beauty and
pilgrim soul

20. Bowing is mania in Japan – rules and regulations regarding bowing are complex - at bus stop
bow to each other with ceremonious serenity – as bus arrives - bowing gentlemen are
transformed into savages – push each other – tread each other’s toes – shove their elbows

21. Cycling – Pudukottai district – increases mobility - reduces dependence on men – cuts down
time – used for waiting buses – eases selling of produce – boosts income – increases leisure time
– brings self respect – confidence - freedom and liberty

22. Water not simply H2O – mighty movement – Mahad struggle at Chadar tank – single drop
embodies tears shed over several generations – many battles fought for single drop – blood
flowed like streams – no victory over even small puddle of water. Water is not simple thing-it
can give life-devour life-killer tsunami waves-swallowed whole village after village-treats poor
as its playthings-villages-drought-floods-dry desert killing poor people.

III. 6 Mark Questions

(Note: 3 marks for any 6 value points - ½ mark for each value point
1 mark for language ability / expression
1 mark for coherence
1 mark for critical appreciation)

23.
Romeo- Montague, Juliet-Capulet-meet each other at the Capulet’s party- Romeo attended
uninvited-intention of seeing Rosaline- not Juliet. First sight of Juliet-mesmerised her beauty and
not yearning of someone deeply in love-both fall in love-expresses their implicit feelings for
each other-crave to meet each other-during night-Juliet predicts the tragic future-request the
night to set up Romeo-stars in Heaven-love gets immortalised. Juliet-more matured and
passionate-wish to marry Romeo-not infatuated with Romeo’s Personality-deeply in Love- aware
of the enmity.
OR
Roof – popular young man - survives on the money of Marcus Ibe – understands the mood and
temper of voters – convinces the voter – tactful link between voters and Ibe – opposite party
team members offering 5 pounds – believes in Iyi – tempted by money – takes money – dilemma
– divided loyalties – folds the paper – cuts into two parts - drops in each box - confirms verbally
‘I vote for Maduka’ - saves skin – betrays both Maduka and Iyi –proved to be intelligent
manipulator
OR
Biodiversity encourages co-creation with nature – based on democratic principles –
ensures equal rights to all creatures – believes in abundance and freedom – cooperation
and mutual giving – brings about living economies – monocultures not
only affect nature but also life and its values – diverse thought process ceases – life
loses vitality and colour and aesthetic sensibility – life turns dull and monotonous.Practice and
promote-biodiversity intense form of farming-produces more food and nutrition per acre-the
conservation of Biodiversity-an answer to food and Nutrition crisis

24. (Each question on the unseen passage and each value point from a-j carries one mark.)
a. Ambedkar Nagar, at Uttar Pradesh
b. Padmavathi Express
c. Rs. 25000
d.Cricketer Yuvaraj Singh
e. Bachindri Pal
f. 10.52 am on 21st May 2013
g. 52 days
h. 5- Kalidas Marg,Residency in Lucknow
i. Free Sports Academy
j. Title- Hope leads to success/ any other suitable title

25. (Each question on the lines of the poem and each value point from i-iii carries
one mark.)
i. Either man’s work or his own Gifts
ii. Man’s
iii. the best

26. The Gaming house ..... were kept..... was collected ...were forbidden... 3

27. Dona Laura enquired Don Gonzalo whether he would go to his bench the next day. To this
Don Gonzalo replied negatively and said he would come there. Laura anxiously questioned what
he would bring for the birds. Gonzalo assured to get some crumbs to the birds. 5

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Bhaskar : Good Morning! Sir, I am Bhaskar , Marketing Manager in Organic Products Company.
Vishal : Good Morning, How can I help you?
Bhaskar : I have brought some products of daily use. Could you please buy them?
Vishal : Yes, if they are available at reasonable price.
Bhaskar : Sure Sir, I will reduce the Price. Thank You 4

29.Cycling has swept across............... In this ..............cuts down .....for buses. 2

30.At first...............Basavaiah also, ...one............then.................However........healthy

competition 4

31 a. warm blooded
b. cold blooded
c. ecto thermic
d. reptiles
e. amphibians
f.fishes
g.endothermic
h.mammals 4

32. (Note: No marks to be awarded for mere format.

Format ................................................................. 2 marks
Content / body of the letter / text ............................. 3 marks
(Bio-data can either be written separately or included in the body of the letter.)

33. Speech Writing 5

(Note: 1 mark for greeting.
2 marks for correct language usage.
1 mark for cohesion.
1 mark for leave taking.)

OR

Report Writing 5
(Note: 2 marks for presentation of data
2 marks for analysis of data and
1 mark for expression.)

34.
1) who refers toYuvaraj Singh
2) She refers to Arunima Sinha
3) her refers to Arunima Sinha
4) it refers to Mount Everest 4

35. Only the Book is an extension of our Imagination and Memory. 1