II PUC MQP Key Answers - 2021

P.U.
C II YEAR, ENGLISH
REDUCED SYLLABUS 2020 - 21
DPUE MODEL QUESTION PAPERS

WITH KEY ANSWERS
Prepared By
Ehthashamuddin. J. Sheikh, M.A., M.ED, IIST
# 116, T.K.A.R Building, G. Block,
Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields,
Kolar District, Karnataka State.
Mobile Number: - 9738483214
II PUC ENGLISH
FOR REDUCED SYLLABUS 2020-21
Model Question Paper - 1
Time : 3 Hours 15 Minutes Max. Marks : 100
Instructions:
a. Follow the prescribed limit while answering the questions.
b. Write the correct question number as it appears on the question paper.
c. One-mark questions attempted more than once will be awarded zero.
d. Answer to question number 24 (a –j) and 25 (i –iii) should be in sequence and at one
place.
e. For multiple choice questions choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
I. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or in a sentence each. 12X1= 12
1. Who according to Juliet is ‗day in night‘?
2. How long had the prisoner in ‗Too Dear!‘ remained in the prison?
3. According to the speaker in ‗On Children‘, life does not go ____________
a, swift b. backward c. far
4. How old was Don Gonzalo, when he had been to America?
5. Whom did Dona Laura‘s parents want her to Marry?
6. Where according to the speaker in ‗When You Are Old‘ does love hide his face?
7. What did Basavaiah and his people forcibly acquire in ‗The Gardener‘?
8. Mention any one aspect of nature that makes this earth a heaven in ‗Heaven, If You Are Not
Here On Earth‘.
9. When do the bowing Gentlemen transform themselves into savages in ‗Japan and Brazil Through
A Traveler‘s Eye‘?
10. ‗The Avenida Presidente Vargas‘ in Brazil is described as __________ by the narrator of ‗Japan
and Brazil Through A Traveler‘s Eye‘.
a. the worst place of all
b. a beautiful place
c. a hazardous place
11. Which Political party did Marcus Ibe represent in ‗The Voter‘?
12. Name the secondary school teacher addicted to cycling in ‗Where There Is A Wheel‘.
II. Answer any eight of the following questions (choosing at least two from poetry) in a
paragraph of 80 – 100 words. 8X4=32
13. Juliet‘s beauty was too rich for use. How does Romeo elaborate this?
14. Why was the council forced to alter the execution of the criminal in ‗Too Dear!‘?
15. How does the speaker describe the characteristics of children in ‗On Children‘? Explain.
16. What makes Dona Laura remark Don Gonzalo to be an ill-natured old man in ‗A Sunny
Morning‘? Give reasons.
17. Give an account of Don Gonzalo‘s cousin‘s glorious death as narrated by Don Gonzalo in ‗A
Sunny Morning‘.
18. Narrate how the speaker portrays his beloved‘s future in ―When You Are Old‘.
19. Trace the changes in the life of the plantation owner after the arrival of the old man in ‗The
Gardener‘.
20. Describe the war between the drivers and pedestrians as explained by the narrator in ‗Japan and
Brazil Through A Traveler‘s Eye‘.
21. Bring out the activities of Marcus Ibe and the villagers on the day of the election in ‗The Voter‘.
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22. Explain the role of cycling in empowering the rural women of Pudukkottai in, ‗Where There Is A
Wheel‘.
III. Answer the following in about 200 words. 1x6 = 6
23. In spite of ‗committing a murder‘ the criminal leads a comfortable life. Explain with reference to
‗Too Dear!‘.
OR
‗Heaven is a product of human effort‘. How is this brought out in ‗Heaven, If You Are Not Here
On Earth‘?
OR
‗Cycling has a direct link to personal independence.‘ Describe with reference to ‗Where There Is
A Wheel‘.
IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it. 10x1=10
Japan is an island country in the North Pacific Ocean. It lies off the Northeast coast of mainland
Asia and faces the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR), Korea and China. Four large
Islands and thousands of smaller ones make up Japan. The four major islands – Hokkaido, Honshu,
Kyushu and Shikoku – form a curve. More than 120 million people are crowded on these Islands,
making Japan one of the most densely populated countries in the world.
The Japanese call their country Nippon or Nihon which means ―Source of the Sun‖. The name
Japan may have come from ‗Zipangu‘, the Italian name given by Marco Polo, a venetian traveler of
the late 1200‘s. Marco Polo had heard of the Japanese Islands while traveling through China. Life in
Japan reflects the culture of both the East and the West. The Japanese have always placed great
importance to their clothes, though most of them wear western style of clothing outside, they still
wear traditional garment which is called ‗Kimonos‘ and is compulsorily worn during festivals, on
holidays, and on other special occasions, a Japanese man ever wears wide, pleated trousers called
‗Hakama‘ with a short wide sleeved coat called a Hoori. Traditional Japanese footwear includes
wooden clogs called ‗Geta‘ and flat sandals known as ‗Zori‘. The main food of the Japanese people
is rice. It is often boiled and eaten with pickled vegetables. Japan‘s oldest religion is ‗Shinto‘ which
means the way of the Gods. It is their native religion and dates from prehistoric times. Shintoists
worship many gods called ‗Kami‘ which are found in mountains, rivers, rocks, trees and other parts
of nature.
World War II left Japan completely defeated. Many Japanese cities lay in ruins, industries were
shattered and Allied Forces occupied the country. But the skillful Japanese people worked hard to
overcome the effects of the war. By the late 1960‘s Japan had become a great industrial nation. The
success of the Japanese economy has won the admiration of countries through the world. Today, few
people enjoy a higher standard of living than do the Japanese.
24. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence each.
a. Mention any one of the countries facing Japan.
b. From which language did the name ‗Japan‘ originate?
c. Name the traditional garment of Japanese.
d. Which popular traveler‘s name is mentioned in the passage?
e. What does the word ‗Geta‘ mean?
f. Give the meaning of ‗Shinto‘.
g. Japanese are highly ___________ (admire/admired) all over the world.
h. Who revived the loss faced by Japan during the II World War?

i. Add prefix to the word ‗occupied‘ to form its antonym.
j. Who occupied Japan after the World War II?
25. Read the following lines and answer the questions: 3X1 = 3
Bangle sellers are we who bear
Our shining loads to the temple fair…
Who will buy these delicate, bright
Rainbow – tinted circles of light?
Lustrous tokens of radiant lives,
For happy daughters and happy wives.
i. Who bear the shining loads to the temple fair?
ii. ‗Our Shining loads‘ refers to
a. bangles. b. fair. c. rainbow.
iii. For whom are these tokens of radiant lives meant?
V. 26. Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the verb given in
brackets: 3X1 = 3
Sheela Rani Chunkath‘s main aim was to make literacy reach every village. So, mobility
__________ (include) as a part of literacy drive. Loans __________ (provide) for women to buy
cycles. Specific duties ___________ (allot) to each block to promote this drive.
27. Report the following conversation. 5X1 =5
Don Gonzalo : I want a bench to myself, Juanito.
Juanito : But there is none.
Don Gonzalo : Who has occupied my usual bench?
Juanito : There are three priests sitting over it.
Don Gonzalo : Send them away.
28. Complete the following dialogue. 4X1=4

(Conversation between courier assistant and Pooja.)
Courier Assistant : Hello! Is it 9393935711
Pooja : _______________ (replies)
Courier Assistant : There is a parcel for you. ___________ (enquires about locality)
Pooja : ______________ (gives direction)
Courier Assistant : I‘ll __________________ (replies)
29. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expression given in brackets. 2X1=2
(take recourse, hit upon, sucked in)
The quarrel between Tammanna and Basavaiah had __________ all their supporters. Tammanna
was advised to ____________ to the police. Such a war had become inevitable in that village.
30. Fill in the blanks with the right linker: 4X1 = 4

German sovereigns used to run gaming houses. __________ some years ago they were forbidden
to do so ___________ these gaming houses did so much harm. _________________ there was
no one to stop the prince of Monaco ___________ he remained with a monopoly of the business.
{but, however, because, and}
VI. 31. Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling in the boxes given
below: 8X½= 4
George Bernard Shaw, an Irish born dramatist, critic and essayist ranks as one of the most
important literary figures of the 1900‘s. Shaw was born in Dublin on July 26th, 1856. He moved
to London in 1876 and became a music critic. In 1884 he founded the Fabian Society, an
organization of socialists, who believed that political and economic change could be gained by
reform. In remarkable career that covered nearly six years, Shaw wrote over fifty plays. Most of
his plays are comedies. Bernard Shaw won the noble prize for literature in 1925.
George Bernard Shaw born in
1 on July 26,1856
an irish born
2 Critic 3
founded
4
Believed
And
5 Economic Change
Gained by
Won
7 In in 8
32. Write a letter of application in response in the following advertisement which appeared in
“The Times of India” dated 20th March 2020. 5
Reputed Multispecialty Hospital is looking out for a smart Front Desk Manager.
Fluency in English and Kannada is must.
Candidate should be graduate with computer knowledge.
Apply within a week to : Republic Multispecialty Hospital, Langford gardens,
Richmond Town, Mangalore.

33. Imagine you are the Sports Secretary of your College Sports Club. On the occasion of Inter
College Basketball tournament’s inaugural function, you are given the responsibility of
welcome address and you are required to introduce the Chief Guest Mr. Suraj Singh. Using
the following profile, write the speech of introduction. 5
Native of : Punjab
Education : M.P.Ed, from Delhi University.
Achievements : a) Led Indian Team in Commonwealth Games
b) Won Championship in Asian Games with him as Captain
c) Popular Coach and Trains above eighteen teams
OR
The following pie charts represent information about the percentage of marks scored by boys
and girls in English at different types of questions at the II PU preparatory examination. Based
on the information, write a report in about 120 words.
BOYS GIRLS
5%
Descriptive Descriptive
10%
20%
15% Objective 10% 30% Objective
20% Grammar 20% Grammar
40%
Reported 30% Reported
Speech Speech
VII. 34. What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 4X1 = 4
Japanese are well mannered people. When in Japan, we can significantly notice their mania
for bowing. But it is quainter, formal and oriental. In the family, the wife bows to her
husband, the child bows to his father. Even the conductors of local trains, march to the middle
of the coach and start their work after they bow ceremoniously in both directions.
1. their : ______ 2. it : _________

3. her : _______________ 4. they : __________
35. Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence. 1
in/motor cars/extremely/are/Brazil/expensive

II PUC ENGLISH
Time : 3 Hours 15 Minutes Max. Marks: 100
Instructions:
c. One mark questions attempted more than once will be awarded zero.
d. Answer to question number 24 (a –j) and 25 (i – iii) should be in sequence and at one
place.
e. For multiple choice questions choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
I. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or in a sentence each. 12X1=12
1. Whom does Romeo refer to as ‗snowy dove‘?
2. Mention any one of the sources of the king‘s revenue in ‗Too Dear!‘.
3. Where according to the speaker do the souls of children dwell in ‗On Children‘?
4. ‗The Silver Maiden‘ in ‗A Sunny Morning‘ refers to ____________
a. Petra. b. Dona Laura. c. the ballet dancer.
5. What according to Dona Laura had made peace between Don Gonzalo and herself?
6. According to the speaker, but one man had loved the __________ of his beloved in ‗When You
Are Old‘.
a. pilgrim soul b. soft look c. beauty
7. When did Tammanna forget all his songs and ballads in ‗The Gardener‘?
8. Where according to the poet does the tender sunshine lean on, in ‗Heaven, If You Are Not Here
On Earth‘?
9. Which animal bowed to the narrator in ‗Japan and Brazil Through A Traveler‘s Eye‘?
10. Mention any one of the features of the war between drivers in Brazil in ‗Japan and Brazil
Through A Traveler‘s Eye‘.
11. Name the contestant from the Progressive Organisation party in ‗The Voter‘.
12. What was sanctioned by the UNICEF to the Arivoli Women activists in ‗Where There is
Wheel‘?
II. Answer any eight of the following questions (choosing at least two from poetry) in a paragraph
of 80 – 100 words. 8X4=32
13. How does Juliet wish to make Romeo immortal? Explain.
14. Why does the criminal refuse to go away from prison? Give reasons.
15. What according to the speaker is the role of parents in ‗On Children‘? Describe.
16. Narrate in brief the story told by Dona Laura about her friend‘s end in ‗A Sunny Morning‘.
17. Trace the circumstances that led to the separation of the gallant lover and the silver maiden in ‗A
Sunny Morning‘.
18. How does the speaker explain that he is different from others in ―When You Are Old‘?
19. Describe the means adopted by Basavaiah to surpass Tammanna‘s popularity in ‗The Gardener‘.
20. ‗Bowing is quainter, more formal and also infectious‘. Explain with reference to ‗Japan and
Brazil Through A Traveler‘s Eye‘.
21. Give a brief account of Roof‘s meeting with the POP Campaign Team in ‗The Voter‘.
22. Bring out the definite economic implications of cycling as highlighted in ‗Where There Is A
Wheel‘.
III. Answer the following in about 200 words. 1x6=6
23. ‗You can‘t build stone palaces by honest labour‘. Elaborate with reference to ‗Too Dear!‘.
OR
‗Heaven lies all over‘. Explain with reference to ‗Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth‘.
OR
Explain the role and views of N. Kannammal in promoting cycling movement in ‗Where There
Is A Wheel‘.
Brazil is the largest country in South America, and the second largest river in the world, the
Amazon is here. It has the world‘s largest rainforest, arid deserts in the Northeast, and rolling
grasslands in the South. Crowded cities contrast with remote areas that have never been explored.
The country has many well developed industries and a huge, successful agricultural base, but many
people live in poverty. So Brazil is called a land of opposites.
Rio carnival known as one of the world‘s largest and most spectacular festivals is held just
before Lent every year in Brazil. During this festival, processions of highly decorated floats, and
colourful singers, musicians and dancers with imaginative costumers fill the streets. Brazilians have a
strong liking for football, either as a player or spectators. The national football team of Brazil has
won the world cup many times.
Brazil is a leading producer of Cocoa beans, coffee, Oranges and sugar cane, and is one of the
largest growers of soya beans and bananas. The Samba, one of the world‘s most popular dances
originated in Brazil. The Samba was first danced in Brazil, at carnival time and became extremely
popular in the United States and European in the early 1940‘s. It is a simple dance performed by
couples by swaying their bodies in backward and forward steps.
A vast network links Brazil‘s main Centers. Brazil has one of the world‘s largest national air
network. Cities are expanding their subways due to large population. About one third of Brazil cars
are run on the so called ‗green petrol‘ which is made from fermented sugar cane. As it burns less
carbon monoxide than petrol when it is burned it is less harmful to the environment and in reducing
pollution.

a. Name the second largest river in the world.
b. What contrasts the crowded cities of Brazil?
c. Brazil is called the Land of __________________ .
a. Sports b. Agriculture c. Opposites
d. When is Rio Carnival held in Brazil?
e. Which sport is liked by the majority of people in Brazil?
f. Who has won the world cup many times?
g. Mention any one of the leading products of Brazil.
h. Add prefix to the word ‗explored‘ to form its antonym.
i. The Samba has gained ___________ (popular/popularity) all over Europe.
j. What is ‗green petrol‘ made from?
25. Read the following lines and answer the questions: 3X1=3
Green pastures she views in the midst of the dale,
Down which she so often has tripped with her pail;
And a single small cottage, a nest like a dove‘s
The one only dwelling on the earth that she loves.
i) Where does she view the green pastures?
ii) What is the single cottage compared to?
iii) ‗The only dwelling‘ refers to her
a. pasture. b. dove. c. cottage.
V. 26. Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the verb
given in brackets: 3X1=3
Cycling became popular among the women of Pudukkottai. With freedom and independence,
self-confidence ——— (develop). Many tasks ————(carry) out simultaneously and dependence
on men for mobility —— (reduce) to a great deal.
27. Report the following conversation. 5X1=5

Dona Laura : Do you hunt?
Don Gonzalo : Yes, every Sunday I go to one of my estates.
Dona Laura : I am Surprised!
Don Gonzalo : I really do. I can show you a wild boar‘s head in my study.

(Ram and Sam meet each other after the Lock Down.)
Sam : Hello Ram, Good evening.
Ram : _______________ (responds to greeting)
Sam : ___________ (enquires about his job)
Ram : I am working from home. What about you?
Sam : ____________ (replies)
Ram : _____________ (leave taking)
Sam : Bye. see you some time.

(follow suit, withstanding strains, hit upon)
Tammana ______________ the idea of composing ballads and singing them, to avenge
Basavaiah. On the other hand Basaaiah also tried to _______________ but could not do so.
30. Fill in the blanks with the right linker: 1X4=4

There was no executioner nor a guillotine to execute the criminal. _____________ it was
decided to imprison him for life. _________ the only problem was that there was no suitable
prison for a man sentenced to life. _______ they found a small room _____________ kept the
criminal there.
{and, hence, but, however}
VI. 31. Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling in the boxes given
below: 8X½=4
There are about 250 species of turtles and tortoise existing on the earth. They are reptiles with
hard shell and are found from the tropics to temperate regions. Turtles live in water and tortoises live
on land. There are seven species of sea turtles. The largest is leatherback, which grows to 1.8m long
and weighs 680 kgs. The largest tortoises are the giant Galapagos and Aldabra of the Pacific and
Indian Oceans; these species can weigh more than 250kgs and live for more than 150 years.
Tortoises and Turtles
Number of species
1
found
2
Temperate region
Tortoise Turtles
Live Live
3 4
Largest Largest
5 6
Giant Galapagos
Weigh Weigh
7 8

32. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in
“The Times of India” dated 10th March 2020. 5
Reputed International school requires teachers to teach Maths/Science and English

Post graduates with B.Ed, preferred
Apply within 10 days with copies of marks card to
The correspondent, Lion‘s International Public School, Plot No. 260, North Zone Estates,
Tumakur Road, Bengaluru - 560089
33. Imagine you are the college Literary Club President. On the occasion of ‗National Voters‘ Day‘
you are required to speak on ‗The Importance of Voting‘. Write a speech in about 100 words
including the following points. 5
 Responsibility of a Voter
 Choosing the right Leader
 Educating others regarding voting.
OR
The following bar graph represents the gender wise percentage of voters of six districts of
Karnataka in 2018. Based on the information, write a report in about 100 words.
100% 90%
90% 86% 86%
80% 80% 78%
80% 75%
68% 68%
70%
60% 56%
50%
50% 40%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
BENGALURU BENGALURU DAKSHINA MANDYA BAGALKOT UDUPI
SOUTH NORTH KANNADA
MEN WOMEN
VII. 34. What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 4X1=4
Samba is a popular Brazilian dance. It was first performed by Brazilian couples on the streets of
Brazil where the Rio carnival festival was held. It is spectacular to watch them sway their bodies
gracefully to the music. Streets are decorated with huge balloons, which fly over their buildings.
People flock on the streets to watch this colourful event.
1. It : ______ 2. Where : _________

3. Them : _______________ 4. Which : __________
on the /Monaco/ borders of/ France and Italy/ lies

REDUCED SYLLABUS DPUE – KEY ANSWERS II YEAR ENGLISH
II PUC ENGLISH
Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes Max. Marks: 100
Instructions:
c. One-mark questions attempted more than once will be awarded zero.
d. Answer to question number 24 (a –j) and 25 (i –iii) should be in sequence and at one
place.
e. For multiple-choice questions choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
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KEY ANSWERS
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I. Answer the following in a word, a phrase, or a sentence each. 12X1= 12
1. According to Juliet, it is Romeo who is like 'day in the night'.

2. The prisoner in the story “Too Dear" remained in jail for one year.
3. b. backward
4. In 'A Sunny Morning', Gonzalo says the first time he went to America; he was only six years old.
5. Laura's parents wanted to get her married to a merchant.
6. According to the speaker in 'When you are Old', 'Love' (personified love) hid his face amid a crowd of
stars.
7. Basavaiah went along with his people and acquired two hundred acres of Tammanna's land forcibly and
got a fence built around it.
8. The tender rays of the sunbathing the vast green forests and the gentle sun warming up the earth make
this earth a heaven.
9. When the bus arrives, the bowing gentlemen are turned into savages.
10. a. the worst place of all
11. PAP, People‟s Alliance Party
12. Jameela is one of the three women who trained other women in cycling, in the lesson 'Where There is a
Wheel'.
of 80 – 100 words. 8X4=32
13. The moment Romeo catches sight of Juliet; he is enchanted with her flawless beauty. Immediately he
exclaims in wonder and says that she teaches the torches (that have lit up the room) to bum bright. Then
noticing her conspicuous brightness in the night, he says that she appears like a precious jewel hanging in
the ears of an Ethiopian. Finally, seeing that she outshone every other lady in the room, he says that she
was like a snowy white dove trooping with crows. He tells himself that he had never felt so much in love
because he had never seen anyone truly beautiful like Juliet until that night.
14. The king of Monaco kept changing his mind in dealing with the criminal because, every time he took a
decision, he faced a problem to execute it. First, the king accepted the judge‟s verdict and ordered the
execution of the criminal, but he canceled it and changed the sentence to „imprisonment for life‟ because
there was neither a guillotine machine nor an executioner in his country. Moreover, if he had decided to
borrow one from the King of Italy, he would have been forced to levy 2 francs per person as additional tax
which he did not like.
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Secondly, after keeping the criminal in prison for one year, he realized that he had to spend 600 francs on
the maintenance of the criminal until his death, which would have proved to be again a financial burden
to his people. Therefore, as advised by his council of ministers, he dismissed the guard hoping that the
prisoner would run away. But the prisoner refused to run away because he had nowhere to go and he had
stopped the habit of working. Once again the king faced a new problem. Then, as suggested by his
council of ministers, the king ordered payment of 600 francs a year as pension and got rid of the criminal.
15. A child is creative by birth. It learns by exploring the world around it; it experiments with everything
it meets in the process of its physical and mental growth. Children need support and encouragement at all
levels: from parents at home; from people outside and teachers at school. They ought to enjoy a greater
degree of freedom so that their creativity flourishes. Parents are always concerned about their children‟s
future. They influence children with their ideas and forget to understand that children have their ideas.
Some are too protective that they don‟t give children needed freedom. Teachers need to give children
more space to learn on their own instead of strict adherence to the curriculum. Society plays a key role in
shaping the lives of children. There should not be too many restrictions for young minds. Thus, children
need more freedom to excel in their individual lives.
16. Soon after entering the park, Don Gonzalo looks for a vacant bench. When he finds that the bench on
which he used to sit is occupied by three priests, Don Gonzalo gets irritated and he expresses his
annoyance remarking that the priests were idling their time away instead of saying Mass in the church.
Then Juanito suggests that he could sit on the bench on which Dona Laura was sitting. But Don Gonzalo
tells him that he wants a bench to himself. Then after expressing his anger against the three priests, he
walks towards the birds near Dona Laura‟s bench, when she angrily asks him to a lookout. On hearing
her warning cry, Don Gonzalo asks her whether she intended to speak to him.
Next, when Dona tells him that he had scared the birds away, he retorts telling her that he does not care
about the birds. Then she tells him that she cared about the birds very much and hence she was
complaining about his behaviour. Don Gonzalo tries to snub her saying that it was a public park.
Intending to argue with him, Dona asks him why then he was complaining about the priests taking his
bench. Instead of giving her a suitable, polite reply, he dismisses her rudely telling her that they had not
met before and he can‟t imagine why she was taking the liberty of addressing him. Naturally, Dona who
had listened to his comments about the priests and his replies to her queries assumes that he was an ill-
natured man.
17. Don tells her that the gallant lover was his cousin and he was very fond of him. Don Gonzalo tells her
that after the duel the young man took refuge in his house being scared of the consequences of a duel
with a person highly regarded in that locality. Then he tells her that from his home his cousin went to
Seville and then came to Madrid. Then he wrote Laura many letters which were intercepted by her
parents. He says so because he knows for sure that she did not answer his letters at all. Don then
concludes the story by saying that, in despair, believing that he had lost his love forever he joined the
army, then went to Africa and there is a trench, met a glorious death grasping the flag of Spain and
whispering the name of his beloved Laura.
18. „When you are Old‟ highlights the writer‟s true and unforgettable love for a lady. It presents the
concern of sincere love for the future predicament of his lady love. Instead of focusing upon the present
or the past, the poet looks to the future, a future in which the two people in the poem are destined to be
forever apart. The poet imagines that the woman he loved has become old and regrets her refusing his
true love.
The poem begins with the presumption that an old and gray lady is sitting beside the fire nodding her
head. When she recalls her memories, she remembers the soft look that her eyes had once, and the
number of suitors who tried to court her, being charmed by her elegance and beauty; While admitting that
many suitors were attracted by her youthful beauty; the speaker tries to tell her that he was the only lover
who loved the pilgrim soul in her.
He wants her to know that unlike others he was attracted by the beauty of her inner self and his love
would remain constant even in her old age. He assures her that he loves even the sorrows of her changing
face. He wants her to understand that over some time her beauty will have faded away and she will have
grown old, with her face having shrunk and her skin has been wrinkled, indicating that she has passed
through many difficulties and sorrows. The speaker concludes visualizing that she is now bending down
beside the dying fire, and she tells herself in a whisper, in a regretful tone that her true love has fled and
is hiding his face amidst a crowd of stars. Thus, the whole poem is the delineation of the intense feelings
of a true lover.
19. The owner had been working hard to improve his plantation, but there were many problems that he
had not been able to solve. However, when the old man met him, he came to know that the old man was
well-versed in agriculture and had native intelligence. Therefore he appointed him immediately. His
expectations proved right. The old man proved his worth in solving all the problems.
Consequently, the income from the garden improved dramatically. This caused a perceptible change in
the lifestyle of the owner. He expanded his plantation. However, he became lethargic and shied away
from hard work. His wealth and social prestige also increased. He acquired several friends in the next
town as well as in his village. Even though he had precious little to do, his life became crowded with
colourful events. He cultivated umpteen vices including adultery.
20. George Mikes feels that the drivers in Brazil are on the lookout for pedestrians because as soon as a
driver notices a pedestrian step off the pavement, he appears to regard him as fair game and so he takes
aim and accelerates his vehicle. The pedestrian has to jump, leap, and run for his/her dear life.
21. On the busy day of the election, men, and women in Umuofia village came to the voting booth with
enthusiasm. On the way, people found a lot of posters of both POP and PAP parties. PAP leader Marcus
Ibe had arranged a music hand to attract the attention of the people. Marcus was sitting in his big green
car watching and smiling at the villagers. The illiterate villagers shook hands with Marcus and
congratulated him even before they cast their votes. Roof was reminding the people to vote for Marcus in
the Motor Car symbol. He assured them that they would get rich to ride a car if they voted for Marcus. It
was his turn to go into the booth to vote. When he went inside, he was in a dilemma whether to vote for
Marcus or Maduka. Both the leaders had given him lots of money. So he tore his ballot paper into two
and put one in each box. The election officials put a purple ink mark on his finger.
22. „Cycling‟ empowers women in many ways. It gives them „confidence‟ which results from being self-
dependent and free to carry out their duties and responsibilities without depending on the menfolk. For
example, womenfolk can fetch water from even the remotest source and cart provisions on their own. In
this way, cycling emancipates womenfolk psychologically. Cycling also empowers women economically
and politically. Cycling boosts their income. Some of the women who sell agricultural or other products
within a group of villages can save a great deal of time by going to such places on their bicycles.
Secondly, it gives them much more time to focus on selling their produce. Thirdly, it enlarges the area
they can hope to cover. Finally, if they choose to enjoy their leisure, cycling gives them a lot of leisure
also. These women, besides performing these jobs, can also perform other chores. Finally, to top it all, it
gives them self-respect. They can also participate in political work.
III. Answer the following in about 200 words. 1x6 = 6

23. The story „Too Dear!‟ exposes the predicament of a ruler who is forced to revise his own judgement
not out of mercy but out of financial compulsions. The narrator seems to ridicule the foolishness of rulers
who make rules unmindful of the real situation in which they are placed. Monaco is a tiny kingdom with
only seven thousand inhabitants. It has a real kinglet that lives in a palace with courtiers, ministers, a
bishop, generals, and an army of only sixty men. The king lives by collecting taxes on tobacco, wine, and
spirits and a poll tax. As the revenue collected from the people is too meagre to feed himself and his
people, the king permits a gaming house where people play roulette. From the profits of the gaming
house, the king gets a large sum of money. It so happens that a crime is committed, and the king being
the moral authority has to exercise his authority. Herein lies the crux of the whole story. The king
behaves like a king of a big kingdom in terms of both money and muscle power and issues a death
sentence, which cannot be implemented, and instead of punishing the criminal, ends up giving him a
pension. This ironic situation is created because of the foolishness of the king. The king ought to have
arrived at the final decision only after examining the ground reality. That is why, the narrator says, “It is
a good thing that the criminal committed his crime in Monaco” to ridicule the king because despite being
the king he has no power to exercise his authority.
OR
Having convincingly argued that we do not need to seek heaven in the skies, and this very earth is
heavenly in reality, the poet presents the splendour of harvest and the beauty of the moonlit night. The
poet calls these chunks of heaven. The poet wishes the reader to bring to mind the harvest season when in
every bit of agricultural land do we see heaps of grains, covering the land. He then presents a beautiful
picture of the different forms of nature which make this earth a heaven. The poet claims that the roaring
streams that tumble down fast from the top of the hills, the rolling surf at the edge of the waves that come
rolling across oceans and seas, the tender rays of the sunbathing the vast green forests, and the gentle sun
warming up the earth make this earth a heaven. Secondly, he mentions the moonlit night on which, the
whole earth seems to be bathed in silvery light. Finally, the poet tells the reader that the poets who enjoy
such heavenly sights imbibe the beauty of nature and spill the nectar of heaven through their poetry. This
way the poet creates heaven on earth and celebrates the joys of heaven through his poetry.
OR
The Arivoli Iyakkam that led the community literacy movement successfully has found a new source of
inspiration in cycling to make women further independent and confident. A very large number of trained
women have volunteered to help new learners. They strongly believe that all women ought to learn
cycling. The very idea was the brainchild of the popular former district collector, Sheela Rani Chunkanth.
She took it as a personal challenge to promote the cause of bicycling. This was because by training
female activists literacy could be reached to women easily. She included mobility as a part of the literacy
drive. Surprisingly, every woman wanted to learn. Muthu Bhaskaran, a male Arivoli activist even wrote
the famous cycling song which has become their anthem.
Cycling for these women has helped in several ways: they sell their agricultural products; their waiting
time is saved; they are now able to cover large areas and they have more leisure. More than the economic
aspect, cycling has given these women a sense of self-respect. This humble vehicle is a metaphor for
freedom which has given neo-cyclists the feel of goodness and freedom.
24. Answer the following in a word, a phrase, or a sentence each.
a. Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR)

b. The Italian
c. „Kimonos„
d. Marco Polo
e. Traditional Japanese footwear includes wooden clogs.
f. The way of the Gods
g. Japanese are highly admired all over the world.

h. The skillful Japanese people worked hard to overcome the effects of the war.
i. Unoccupied
j. Allied Forces occupied the country.
a. Bangle Seller
b. i. bangles.
c. Daughters and Happy wives
26. Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the verb given in
brackets: 3X1 = 3
was included; were provided; were allotted
Don Gonzalo said in a demanding manner that he wanted a bench to himself.

Juanito replied that there was none.
Don Gonzalo stated that the one over there was his.
Juanito pointed out that three priests were sitting there.
Don Gonzalo ordered Juanito to rout them out.
Courier Assistant : Hello! Is it 9393935711

Pooja : Yes it is!
Courier Assistant : There is a parcel for you can you please tell me your locality
Pooja : Go straight and turn to the right immediately after the turn, you will find my house.
Courier Assistant : I„ll be there within a movement.
sucked in; take recourse,
But ; because ; however ; and
31. Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling in the boxes given below: 8X½= 4
1. Dublin
2. Dramatist
3. Essayist
4. The Fabian Society
5. Political Change
6. Reform
7. Noble Prize
8. 1925
32. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in “The
Times of India” dated 20th March 2020. 5
XXX
YYY
20th March 2020.
REPUBLIC MULTISPECIALTY HOSPITAL

LANGFORD GARDEN,
RICHMOND TOWN
MANGALORE
Respected Sir / Madam

Sub: - Application for the post of Smart Front Desk Manager.
Ref: - Your advertisement in “The Times of India‟ dated 20th March 2020.
In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of Smart Front Desk
Manager.
I have passed my Graduation with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have
experience of one year as a Smart Front Desk Manager. I have enclosed my resume with this application. I
hope it will meet your requirement.
Thank You,
Yours Faithfully,
XXX
RESUME
Name : XXX
Father‟s Name : XYZ
Date of Birth : ZZZ
Permanent Address : YYY
Nationality : Indian
Knowledge of Languages : English & other local languages
Educational Qualification
Name of Board / Year / % Subject

Examination University
S.S.L.C K.S.E.E.B 2015 / 80% Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science.
II P.U.C Pre - University 2017 / 85% Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology & Languages
B.Sc Bangalore 2020 / 90% Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology
Experience : 1Year
Other Hobbies : Reading, Singing, etc.
Place : YYY
Date : 20th March 2020.
33. Imagine you are the Sports Secretary of your College Sports Club. On the occasion of Inter
College Basketball tournament‟s inaugural function, you are given the responsibility of welcome
address and you are required to introduce the Chief Guest Mr. Suraj Singh.
Using the following profile, write the speech of introduction. 5
A very warm good morning to one and all!
I, Venkatesh Sharma, Sports Secretary of the College Sports club, and I am bestowed with the proud
opportunity of welcoming the chief guest of the inaugural function of the Inter-college Basket Ball
tournament.
Today we have with us Mr. Suraj Singh who has led India in many competitions. Thank you sir for
sparing your precious time for us. Introducing Suraj sir is of immense pleasure and I feel heartfelt
gratitude for coming here to inaugurate this function.
Mr. Suraj Singh is a native of Punjab who graduated from Delhi University with M.P.Ed. He has led the
Indian team in Commonwealth games. The Indian team has also won the Asian game's championship
under his leadership. He is a very popular basketball coach and trains above eighteen teams.
I am very grateful to the Sports Club members for inviting this prestigious personality to this competition
and to Suraj sir for accepting our invitation and coming here.
Let's start the inaugural function with the lighting of the lamp. I request Suraj sir to light the lamp and
inaugurate the function. Sir, please.
34. What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 4X1 = 4
1. There: Japanese 2. It: Bowing

3. Her: Wife 4. They: Conductors
Motor cars are extremely expensive in Brazil
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Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes Max. Marks: 100
Instructions:
f. Follow the prescribed limit while answering the questions.
g. Write the correct question number as it appears on the question paper.
h. One-mark questions attempted more than once will be awarded zero.
i. Answer to question number 24 (a –j) and 25 (i –iii) should be in sequence and at one
place.
j. For multiple-choice questions choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
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I. Answer the following in a word, a phrase, or a sentence each. 12X1= 12
1. Juliet.
2. The percentage of profit given by the gaming housekeeper to the kinglet was the source of the king‟s
special revenue.
3. According to the speaker, the souls of children dwell in the house of tomorrow.
4. b. Dona Laura
5. A pinch of snuff establishes peace between Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo.
6. a. Pilgrim Soul
7. After the death of Basavaiah/ Death of Basavaiah.
8. The tender sunshine leans on gardens green with grass or other rich vegetation.
9. At Nara in Japan, a deer created the impression that it bowed to the author.
10. A fair game and takes aim and accelerates his vehicle.
11. Maduka
12. 50 Mopeds
of 80 – 100 words. 8X4=32
13. Juliet wishes to make her Romeo an immortal being by requesting the night to take him and cut him
out in little stars in the sky after her death so that he will make the face of heaven so fine. She convinces
the night that Romeo replaces the garish sun by glowing in the night, then people stop to fear for the night.
14. When the king realized that it was a serious matter to keep a criminal imprisoned for life and it would
cause his people a huge financial burden, he summoned his ministers and asked them to find a cheaper
way of punishing the criminal. The ministers met and after several deliberations suggested that they must
dismiss the guard and save some money. The king agreed to their suggestion. Soon, the guard was
dismissed and they waited curiously to see what the criminal would do. The criminal came out of his
prison at dinner time, collected his food from the palace kitchen, and returned to the prison, shut the door
on himself, and stayed inside. Later, the Minister of Justice asked him why he had not run away, as there
was no guard to watch over him. They even told him that the prince would not mind if he ran away. But
the prisoner told them that he had nowhere to go as his character had been ruined and people would turn
their backs on him. Moreover, he had forgotten the habit of working and so if he ran away he would be
forced to work for earning his living. That is why the criminal refused to run away from prison.
15. Kahlil Gibran tells the parents that they are not the owners of their children. He argues that children
have come to this earth as Life‟s longing for itself and are born as sons and daughters and they are not
created by parents. Hence, parents cannot possess them. Parents should consider themselves as „stewards‟
and their role is only stewardship. Gibran wants parents not to look upon their children as their puppets
and so as not to impose their religion, politics, and ideas on innocent children. Parents may give their love
but not their thoughts, because the children have their souls. They have the free will to do as they please
and have a mind of their own. They are free to think for themselves. Parents merely act as „guiding lights‟
for their children. They have the will to act as who they are and lead their own life and not how their
parents want them to. The children have their future, parents belong to the yesterdays, but children
belonging to the tomorrows. We should only give as much love as we can and should let them grow
according to their potential. We may strive to be like them but we should never trust our past on them. We
should resist the temptation of making our child a carbon copy of ourselves.
16. Dona Laura tells Don Gonzalo that her friend had written to her that she had awaited news of Gonzalo
for nearly a year. Later one afternoon, just at sunset, as the first stars were appearing she left her house and
went to the beach where her beloved had risked his life. She wrote his name on the sand and then sat down
upon a rock, her gaze fixed upon the horizon. The waves murmured their eternal threnody and slowly
crept up to the rock where the maiden sat. The tide rose with a boom and swept her out to sea.
17. Gonzalo and Laura, the two former lovers, had to separate from each other. In her youthful days, Dona
Laura was known in her locality as „The Silver Maiden‟. She was fair as a lily, with jet black hair and
black eyes. She was like a dream. She was in love with Gonzalo, the gallant lover. He used to pass by on
horseback every morning through the rose garden and toss flowers to her balcony which she would catch.
On his way back in the afternoon she would toss the flowers back to him. But Laura‟s parents wanted to
marry her off to a merchant whom she disliked. One day there was a quarrel between Gonzalo and the
merchant, the suitor. The merchant was badly wounded in the duel and Gonzafo had to conceal himself for
a few days. Later he fled from his hometown to Seville and then to Madrid. Even though he tried to
communicate with Laura through letters, all his attempts failed. He then joined the army and went to
Africa.
18. The narrator/speaker asks his lady love to presume that she has grown old and grey and is sitting by
the fire nodding. Then he asks her to read from her book of memories and reminisce her past when she
was in her prime youth. While she is thus engaged in recalling her past, the poet reminds her that though
she undoubtedly had a great many suitors who admired her beauty and elegance and professed „love‟
which may be true or false, he alone loved her unconditionally. He says that he loved her inner beauty and
even the fading away of her youth and beauty. The phrase „how many‟ in the first line (second stanza)
stands in contrast to „But one man‟, in the third line (second stanza). While many suitors loved her beauty
and elegance, he alone loved her pilgrim soul as well as the sorrows of her changing face.
19. When Tammanna came to know that the rivalry between him and Basavaiah had reached a peak and
that two hundred acres of his land had been forcibly taken away from him and had been even fenced up,
Tammanna hit on a plan of annihilating Basavaiah. He got all his bitter experiences with Basavaiah
composed in the form of ballads and started singing them before the people, announcing to everyone
Basavaiah‟s cruelty and his meanness. This way his reputation as an artist started spreading fast and critics
and scholars of folklore thronged him and translated his songs. Basavaiah tried to surpass Tammanna‟s
fame by filling his life with all kinds of material wealth. He got a palatial mansion built for himself. He
appointed several persons just to praise him and bedecked himself with gold, diamonds, and other
precious stones. But he was not successful. We can conclude so because the visitors to his house told him
that without Basavaiah‟s books his house looked dull and empty.
20. The author uses this incident to tell us that, similarly in Japan, if two Japanese bows, neither are to
straighten up before the other stands erect in front of him. Though it sounds a little complicated to us, the
Japanese manage it without difficulty, and even the smallest difference in rank, standing, age, social the
position will be subtly reflected in that split second; one man‟s bow will be shorter than the others‟. In
many cases, there are clear-cut differences in position and no difficulties. According to the Japanese
culture, the wife bows to her husband, the child bows to his father, the younger brother to elder brothers,
the sister bows to all brothers of whatever age. The author then recollects a sight he had seen in Japan, that
of Japanese mothers carrying their babies on their backs in little saddles, and whenever their mother
bowed, the babies bowed too. Then there are the bowing girls in Japanese stores standing at the top of
escalators, bowing deeply and deferentially to everyone. Next, the writer narrates his experience on a fast
train (Tokaido Line), between Tokyo and Osaka. He tells us that two conductors enter the carriage in a
theatrical style, march to the middle of the coach, bow ceremoniously in both directions, and then start
checking the tickets.
21. In the story „The Voter‟, Roof is the election campaign manager for Marcus Ibe, a candidate of the
People‟s Alliance Party. On the night before the election, the leader of the POP campaign team visits
Roof‟s house. He places five pounds on the floor and tells Roof that he wanted his vote. Initially, Roof did
not know what to say or do. But, when he gets up from his chair, closes the door, and comes back, he gets
enough time to weigh the proposition. He craves to make such a huge amount, his own. However, his
conscience pricks him and he tells in a feeble voice that the other person knows that he works for Marcus
and it will be very bad on his part to accept a bribe, vote for Maduka, and deceive his own master. But
when the other person tells him that Marcus will not know who he has voted for, Roof throws away his
moral scruples to the wind and asks him whether anyone will talk about him outside. When he assures him
that they are only interested in votes and not gossip, Roof‟s greed tempts him to accept the offer. But, he
also gets trapped. The leader asks him to swear on the Tyi‟, that he would vote for Maduka. Roof cannot
go back on his promise. So he swears to vote for Maduka.
22. Cycling brought many benefits to rural women in Pudukkottai. Besides instilling a lot of confidence in
rural women, it also helped them economically. A large section of the rural womenfolk were small
producers who used to wait for buses to carry their produce to sell in other villages. Even to carry their
produce to the bus stop they had to depend on fathers, brothers, husbands, or sons. Once these women
learned cycling, they became mobile and independent. Learning cycling enabled them to visit a number of
villages and sell their produce. Secondly, after learning cycling they were able to combine different tasks
with nonchalance. Consequently, one can see many a young mother riding a cycle with a child on the bar
and the produce on the carrier. She could also be seen carrying two or three pots of water hung across the
back and cycling towards work or home.
of 80 – 100 words. 8X4=32
23. The King of Monaco levied taxes on tobacco, wine, and spirit. He also levied a poll tax. This was the
source of his income. But, with the revenue collected this way, the king found it difficult to feed his
courtiers, his officials and to meet his expenses. Nobody could live a king‟s life with the meagre income
as the Prince of Monaco got from his subjects. Therefore, to drive home the truth of this statement he
quotes the proverb, „You can‟t earn stone palaces by honest labour‟. It only means that if one wants to live
beyond his means, honest labour alone cannot fetch him enough money for his luxuries. It implies that one
has to take recourse to earn extra money by some dishonest or unethical means. The King of Monaco also
had a source of additional or alternative revenue. He used to receive a large sum of money regularly from
a gaming housekeeper, who paid it out of his profits earned from his gaming house. The king knew that
earning one‟s living by running a gaming house where people risked their money at the roulette table was
a dirty business. Yet, he had allowed it to run because he needed more money. Also, he knew that
collecting „tax‟ on tobacco and „drink‟ was also unethical but, anyhow he had been doing it for a long time
and so he did not mind collecting additional revenue from this dirty business as well.
Or
Having convincingly argued that we do not need to seek heaven in the skies, and this very earth is
heavenly in reality, the poet presents the splendour of harvest and the beauty of the moonlit night.
The poet calls these chunks of heaven. The poet wishes the reader to bring to mind the harvest season
when in every bit of agricultural land do we see heaps of grains, covering the land. He then presents a
beautiful picture of the different forms of nature which make this earth a heaven. The poet claims that the
roaring streams that tumble down fast from the top of the hills, the rolling surf at the edge of the waves
that come rolling across oceans and seas, the tender rays of the sunbathing the vast green forests, and the
gentle sun warming up the earth make this earth a heaven. Secondly, he mentions the moonlit night on
which, the whole earth seems to be bathed in silvery light. Finally, the poet tells the reader that the poets
who enjoy such heavenly sights imbibe the beauty of nature and spill the nectar of heaven through their
poetry. This way the poet creates heaven on earth and celebrates the joys of heaven through his poetry.
Or
Kannammal is the central coordinator of Arivoli. This literacy organization conducted literacy campaigns
among rural women and created a good number of neo-literates. Later, the Arivoli literacy activists, led by
N. Kannammal pioneered the cycling learning movement and thus gave cycling a social sanction. Then he
reports the opinion of the coordinator who says that the “cycling training has given confidence to women
and it has reduced their dependence on men”. The author says that he often sees a woman doing a four-
kilometer stretch on her bicycle to collect water, sometimes with her children. He opines that women can
cart provisions from other places on their own. Initially, these women had to put up with vicious attacks
on their character. Even filthy remarks used to be made by men. He praises the „Arivoli‟ organization for
volunteering to give social sanction to cycling.
a. The Amazon
b. Remote Areas
c. c. Opposites
d. Before Lent Every year in Brazil
e. Football
f. The national football team
g. Cocoa beans etc
h. Unexplored
i. The Samba has gained popularity all over Europe.
j. Fermented Sugar Cane
a. In the Midst of the dale

b. A nest like a Dove‟s
c. b. Cottage
26. Complete the following by filling in the blanks using the right form of the verb given in
brackets: 3X1 = 3
was developed; were carried; was reduced
Dona Laura questioned if he hunted.

Don Gonzalo replied positively and further said that every Sunday he goes to one of his estates.
Dona Laura exclaimed that she was surprised.
Dona Gonzalo said that he did and further said that he could show her a wild boar's head in his study.
Sam: Hello Ram, Good evening.

Ram: Hi, Good evening
Sam: How your job is going on
Ram: I am working from home. What about you?
Sam : Same here
Ram: Ok, I am getting late for going home. Bye
Sam: Bye. See you some time.
Hit upon; follow suit,
but; hence ; however ; and
31. Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling in the boxes given below: 8X½= 4
1. 250
2. Tropics
3. On Land
4. In Water
5. Aldabra
6. Leatherback
7. 250kgs
8. 650kgs
32. Write a letter of application in response in the following advertisement which appeared in “The
Times of India” dated 10th March 2020. 5
XXX
YYY
10th March 2020.
THE CORRESPONDENT
LION‟S INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL,
PLOT NO. 260,
NORTH ZONE ESTATES,
TUMAKUR ROAD,
BENGALURU - 560089
Respected Sir / Madam

Sub: - Application for the post of Teacher.
Ref: - Your advertisement in “The Times of India‟ dated 10th March 2020.
In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of Teacher.
I have passed my Post Graduation with B.ed with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages.
Besides I have experience of one year as a Teacher. I have enclosed my resume with this application. I
hope it will meet your requirement.
Thank You,
Yours Faithfully,
XXX
RESUME
Name : XXX
Father‟s Name : XYZ
Date of Birth : ZZZ
Permanent Address : YYY
Nationality : Indian
Knowledge of Languages : English & other local languages
Educational Qualification
Name of Board / Year / % Subject

Examination University
S.S.L.C K.S.E.E.B 2011 / 80% Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science.
II P.U.C Pre - University 2013 / 83% Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology & Languages
M.Sc Bangalore 2018 / 85% Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology
B.ed Bangalore 2020 / 90% School Management, Mathematics & Biology
Experience : 1Year
Other Hobbies : Reading, Singing, etc.
Place : YYY
Date : 10th March 2020.
33. Imagine you are the college Literary Club President. On the occasion of „National Voter‟s Day‟
you are required to speak on „The Importance of Voting„. Write a speech in about 100 words
including the following points. 5
Happy Morning
Dignitaries on the dais and off the dais, It is a significant day today.
An election is an excellent opportunity for people to express their resentment. Most noteworthy, if people
are unhappy with a particular leadership, then they can remove it from power. People can certainly
replace an undesirous leadership with a better alternative through Election.
The election is a handsome opportunity for political participation. Furthermore, it is a way by which new
issues can be raised in public. In most democratic countries, common citizens are allowed to contest
elections independently.
Consequently, a citizen could introduce reforms that are not any political party‟s agenda. Also, in most
democratic countries, a citizen could form a new political party to contest Election.
Election helps keep the power of political leaders in check. The ruling parties cannot afford to do any
wrongdoing to the public due to the risk of losing the Election. Hence, the Election serves as an efficient
power check and control for those in the ruling power.
To sum it up, the Election is the symbol of political freedom. Most noteworthy, it is the tool that puts
authority in the hands of common people. Democracy certainly would be non-functional without it.
People must realize the value of Elections and come out in large numbers to vote.
34. What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to? 4X1 = 4
1. It: Samba
2. Where: Brazil
3. Them: Brazilian Couples
4. Which: Streets
Monaco lies on the borders of France and Italy.
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24. Answer the following in a word, a phrase, or a sentence each.

a. Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR)

g. Japanese are highly admired all over the world.

was included; were provided; were allotted

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sucked in; take recourse,

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20th March 2020.

REPUBLIC MULTISPECIALTY HOSPITAL

Respected Sir / Madam

Name of Board / Year / % Subject

Using the following profile, write the speech of introduction. 5

A very warm good morning to one and all!

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Motor cars are extremely expensive in Brazil

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was developed; were carried; was reduced

27. Report the following conversation. 5X1 =5

Dona Laura questioned if he hunted.

28. Complete the following dialogue. 4X1=4

Sam: Hello Ram, Good evening.

Hit upon; follow suit,

30. Fill in the blanks with the right linker: 4X1 = 4

but; hence ; however ; and

10th March 2020.

Respected Sir / Madam

Name of Board / Year / % Subject

Monaco lies on the borders of France and Italy.

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