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-: ಹಾದ್ವಾಕ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು :-
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೨೦೨೩ರ ಮಾರ್ಚಿ ತಿಂಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯಲ್ಲರುವ ದ್ವಿತೀಯ ಪಿಯುಸಿ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ

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ದ್ವಿತೀಯ ಪಿಯುಸಿ ಪೂವಿಸಿದ್ಧತಾ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಪರಶ್ನೆ ಪತರಕ್ಷಗಳ ಸಿಂಗರಹವನುೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ
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PUC PREPARATORY EXAMINATION 2023 -

Time 3-15 Hours ENGLISH 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) All questions including Multiple Choice Questions from section 1 should be answered in the first three
pages only.
e) For Multiple Choice Questions choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
f) Answer to question number 28 (a to j) and 29 (i-ii) should be in sequence and at once place
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I. Answer the following questions by choosing the right option. 12x1 12

(Answer to this section should be in sequence and written on the first three pages of the answer book)
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1. The phrase" new snow "suggests in the poem 'Romeo and

Juliet
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a) Love as pure as snow. b) description of Romeo's charm.

c) Juliet discreet love for Romeo. d) Rosaline's charm
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2. " In w a r t h e y d o n ' t m i n d killing p e o p l e . " H e r e t h e w o r d they" refers to.

a)Council. b) Soldiers.
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c) Commission. d) Natives
3. According to the speaker of " On Children" the one who loves both the arrow and the bow is
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a) The Archer. b) The parents.

c) The children d) The Poet
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4. In In Everything Need To Know I learned In The Forest'the earth university inspired by.
a) Gandhiji. b) Sunderlal Bahugun.
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c) Rabindranath Tagore d) None

5. In "A Sunny Morning" Dona Laura was called in the locality.
a) A dream girl. b) Golden lady.
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c) Silver maiden d) Laura Llorente

6. In the poem "When You Are Old" "pilgrim soul" means the soul
a) Which is immortal. b) That has gone on a pilgrimage.
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c) Which is in quest of true love d) Changing Physique

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7. Tamanna forgot his songs and ballads at the end of the story "The Gardener" because he wanted to.
a) Find them fertile. b) Avenge himself.
d) Making Friendship with Basavaiah
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c)Avenge Basavaiah.
8. In the poem "To The Foot From Its Child" "condemned to live in a shoe" suggest that the foot is.
a) A prisoner. b) A criminal.
c) Forced to give up its dreams. d) The Foot is wounded
9. In "Heaven, If You Are Not On Earth" according to the poet Kuvempu heaven is.
a) With us. b) On earth.
c) No where. d) It is else where
are extremely expensive in Brazil
10.. b) Black mosaics.
a) Motor cars.
c) Tickets. d) Mopeds
11. In the story "The Voter" the symbol of POP is.
a) Car. b) Head.
c) Fan. d) Villa
A Wheel" is.
12. Metaphor for freedom in "Where There Is
a) Bicycle. b) Mopeds
d) Bus
c) Motorcycles.
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The kingdom of Monaco was a peaceful and peace loving country. Once a murder (commit) there.
(punish) for
They (force) to look for ways to try and punish the criminal. At last, the criminal
his crime. 2x1=2
14. Fill in the blanks by choosing appropriate expressions given in the brackets.
literary drive. But Neo cyclist had to vicious attacks
Sheela Rani Chunkath included mobility_
on their characterwhen this begin
[Put up with, to come off ,as a part of]
15. Fill in the blanks with the right linker given in the brackets. (However ,at first, also, then) 4x1=4
Tammanna bought four more acres adjacent to his land .Bsasvaiah followed suit. if one
had ten friends_ the other acquired fifteen admirers. All this looked like healthy competition_ this
competition turned to rivalry.
16. Rearrange the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence. 1x1=1
Don Gonzalo / handkerchief/ his /used/ as a shoe brush
l. Answer any eight of the following choosing at least two from the poems in a paragraph of 80-100
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words each
17.How does the narator describe the "Toy Kingdom" in "Too Dear".?
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18. What should be the parernts' attitude towardstheir children according to the prophet in the poem "On Chidren'?
19.Write a note on Navdanya Farm and Navdanya Movement.
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20. How does Don Gonzalo try to hide his identity ?

21. How does the poet express love towards his beloved in the poem When You Are Old. ?
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22.Write a note on how Tammanna tries to take revenge on Basavaiah.

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23. How does Kuvempu describe the beauty of nature on earth in the poem "Heaven, If You Are On Earth".?
24.Bring out the culture of of Japanese as explained by George Mikes.
25.Give an account of Roofs role as an election campaigner
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26. How has bicycle brought a total change in the lives of rural women as in" Where There Is AWheel".?
IV. Answer the following in about 200 words. 1x6-6
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27. How did Romeo and Juliet express their romantic love feelings to each other in the poem
"Romeo And Juliet".?
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Why does Borges say that books will never disappear? Explain
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Wheel brings "Freedom and Progress" explain this statement with reference to "Where There is A Wheel".
v. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it. 10 X 1=10
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Stress is a disease of modern times .It afflicts people regardless of their situation in life .Stress is present in
the lives of the rich and poor, literate and illiterate, men and women. Stress is more evident and is probably more
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widespread in technologically advanced countries, and is common among higher qualified professionals.
Stress is of various kinds, physical ,emotional and intellectual. And it is characterized by a feeling of being
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burned of being unable to cope. At a physical level modern technology and facilities have actually increased
workloads and decreased relaxation. Mobile phones and laptops have made it easy to carry the office to the
home.
Emotional stress increases when there is disharmony and friction in relationships. Unfortunately the trend
today is to take the easy way. People prefer to break away from relationships rather than repair them
The answer to stress can be found in the very letters of the word, stress "S" stands for strength. Physical,
emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. Physical and emotional weakness leads to irritability. A strong healthy body
developed through proper diet, exercise and pranayama technique helps reduce stress at the physical level.Love,
compassion and friendship are valuable .Strength gives that help us cope with stress.
The Scriptures say that knowledge of self cannot be gained without inner strength. Rabindranath Tagore, in a
poem, prays to the Lord not to remove all obstacles, but instead ,he asks for strength to bear them. Before the
start of Mahabharata war Arjun was seized with about of emotional weakness and he refused to fight the war
Lord Krishna rescued him by giving him emotional strength.
 "T" stands for traffic control. We need to control
our thoughts ,we can
orderly and methodological. Unnecessary accumulation cope with stress best if our thoughts are
leads to clogging of the mind. The key lies in
to love one moment at a time. Eat while
eating, work while working leave them home at home and the being able
the office. Remember, however ,
office at
long we have to travel, we can only take one step at a time.
28. Answer the following in a word, a
phrase or a sentence each: 10x1=10
a) What is a disease in modern times?
b) What are the kinds of stress mentioned in the passage ?
c) What has actually increased workloads and decreased relaxation?
d) When does emotional stress increase
e) Name anyone of the techniques which can develop our
body strong and healthy.
f) What does Rabindranath Tagore pray to the Lord in a poem.?
g) Who rescued Arjun by giving him emotional strength.?
h) What does "T" stand for in the passage?
i) Add a suitable prefix to the word "control" to make its antonym.
i) How many steps, one can take, while we travel long?
29. Read the following lines and
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And he took my lovely crunches

answer the questions set on it.
3x1-3
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Threw them in, the
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fireplace.
i) What did he take ?
ii) How did he laugh?
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30. Report the following conversation.

5x1=5
Don Gonzalo That bench over there is mine.
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Juanito Three priests are sitting there.

Don Gonzalo Rout them out .Have
they gone?
Juanito Still they are talking.
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dialogue. 4x1 4
Suvidha
(Greeting)
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Teacher Very good morning.

Suvidha (Seeks permission to enter the class)
Teacher: Why are you late ?
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Suvidha (Gives reason)

Teacher :You must leave home early. Get in.
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Suvidha: (Agree and expressing gratitude)

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VI, 32. Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and
filling the boxes given below.8x'/=4
Krishnadevaraya ruled the Vijayanagara Empire. He gave a
good governance during his regime .Gold ,silver
and diamond were sold on the streets of
Vijayanagara .He respected men and women equally. In his court, there
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his wit.
Krishnadevaraya ruled

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5x1=5
Herald dated 15 February 2022
Wanted
Office Assistants
Qualification 2nd PUC pass computer knowledge must
Fluency in English, Kannada and Hindi experience preferred
Apply within fifteen days to: The manager
Siddeshwar Industries
Hubli Road
Bagalkot 587101
(Write XXX for your name,YYY for your address)

34. Imagine that you are the General Secretary of your college union. You have to introduce the guest in
the Annual Day function in about hundred words .His personal details are as below. 5x1-5
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Education: M.S surgeon, IAS 2022 batch, served as doctorin Dharwad.

Present: District Commissioner Food and Civil Supply Bangalore.
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cities from 2018- 2022 using the data prepare a report in about 120 words.
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2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

extract refer to
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Everyone needs a holiday .It(i) relaxes our minds. Holiday makers who (i) go on a holiday feel refreshed
Parents take their (ii) leave to go coincide with children's vacation. April which (iv) is a traditional holiday
season invites all holiday makers

It (ii ) Who: ii)Their : iv)Which:

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 Second PUC Preparatory Examination, January - 2023
Subject: English
Time:3.15 Hours 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 question attempted more than once will be awarded zero.
d. All questions including Multiple-Choice Questions from section I should be answered in the first three
pages only
e. For multiple choice questions, choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
f. Answer to question number 28 (a-j) and 29 (i-iii) should be in sequence and at one place.

I. Answer the following questions by choosing the right option. 12X1=12

( Answer to this section should be in sequence and written on the first three pages of the answer book.)
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1. In 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo appears like __________ in night for Juliet.
a) sky b) day
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c) night d) snow
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2. In 'Too Dear!', the King of Monaco approached _________ to behead the criminal, at first.
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a) Minister of justice b) soldiers of Monaco

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c) King of Italy d) French government

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3. Vandana Shiva started Navdanya Movement in___________.

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a) 1994 b) 1984
c) 1987 d) 1997
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4. In ‘A Sunny Morning’, the guard had sent a __________ to Dona Laura through Petra.
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a) bouquet of roses b) bunch of lilies

c) bunch of tulips d) bunch of violets
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5. In ‘When You are Old’ the poet had loved ___________ of his lady love.
a) glad grace b) pilgrim soul
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c) grey hair d) shadow of her eyes

6. Basavaiah was __________ to Tammanna in ‘The Gardner'.

a) a friend b) a foe
c) an owner d) a follower

7. After the journey of the life, the foot is buried underground in the belief that it would
__________ in ‘To The Foot From It's Child’.
a) sleep for ever b) become an apple or a butter fly
c) take good rest d) die

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8. Who has penned the book 'Decline Of The West' as mentioned in ‘The Books Will Never
Disappear'?
a) Spengler b) Barnard Shaw
c) Homer d) Emily Dickinson

9. The pavements of _________ were decorated with beautiful black mosaics as mentioned in
‘Japan And Brazil Through A Traveler's Eye'.
a) Copacabana b) Osaka
c)Tokyo d) Avenida Presidente Vargas

10. In ‘The Voter' Roof eventually gives ________ shillings to elders of Umofia.
a) five b) two
c) four d) three
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11. _________ had composed the famous cycling song for 'Arivoli Iyakkam' in ‘Where There is
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a Wheel'.
a) Muthu Bhaskaran b) S. Kannakarajan
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c) N. Kannammal d) Jameela Bibi

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12. In the poem ‘Water', __________ was burnt to ashes for want of a pot of water.
a) Karamachedu b) Malapalle
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c) a village d) none of the above

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given in the brackets. 3x1=3

Tammanna _______ ( prepare) to buy all the land that belong to Basavaiah. But Tammanna’s
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land_______ (acquire) forcibly by Basavaiah. A fence ________ ( build) around that land.
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14. Fill in the blanks using a appropriate expressions given in the brackets. 2x1=2
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Cycling has _______across Pudukkottai district. It offered _______ of enforced routines around
male imposed barriers.
( a way out, put up with , swept across )

15. Fill in the blanks with the right linker given in the brackets. 4x1=4

Vandana Shiva tells us how she learned about environmentalism from the women of Garhwal.
_______the government officials and men were felling down trees for logs, the women showed
them the tress and forests were living things _____ we need to live with them. _____Vandana
learnt all major ideals of good life from the forests.

(and , later, that , while )

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union / teaches / us / and / the forest / compassion .

II . Answer any eight of the following choosing at least two from the poems in a
paragraph of 80 to 100 words each. 8x4=32
17. Exemplify Juliet's exuberant love on Romeo in ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
18. What does the metaphor , 'bows and arrows' signify with regard to parent - children relationship
in ‘On Children'?
19. How does Vandana Shiva endorse the sustainability of diverse life through her ‘Navdanya
Farm’ in ‘Everything I need to Know I Learned in the Forest'?
20. How does the poet persuade his beloved in ‘When you are old’?
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21.Narrate Tammanna's act of retaliation on Basavaiah in 'The Gardener'.

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22. How does Neruda describe the busy life of the individual as represented by the foot?
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23. How does Kuvempu breaks the myth of Heaven in ‘Heaven If You Are Not Here On Earth?
24. Illustrate Japanese mania for bowing as in ‘Japan And Brazil Through A Traveler’s Eye’.
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25. Trace the growth of Marcus Ibe from an unsuccessful school teacher to a shrewd politician in
‘The Voter’.
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26. Bring out the economic implications of bicycle for the rural women of Pudukottai in 'Where
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There Is A Wheel'.
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III. Answer the following in about 200 words. 1x6=6

27. The criminal outwit the King and his council due to the failure of the administrative mechanism
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in ‘Too Dear!’. Elucidate.

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OR
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‘The Water is a witness to centuries of social injustice'. Critically analyze this statement with
reference to ‘The Water'.
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How does Bores justify that poetry is an aesthetic act? Explain.

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Charles Dickens, the best loved and most widely read of English novelists, was born into a
lower-middle-class family at Portsea on February 7, 1812. His father, who later appears as Mr.
Micawber in David Copperfield, was an ineffectual naval clerk whose fortunes continually
fluctuated. When Charles was nine years old, the family fortunes took a catastrophic turn for the
worse. Dickens’ father was imprisoned in the Marshalsea debtor’s prison, and the boy suffered the
humiliation of working in a London blacking factory pasting labels on bottles in full view of
passers-by.

These early experiences left an indelible mark on the sensitive ambitious boy and shaped much of
the fiction he was later to write. An improvement in the Dickens’ fortunes enabled the boy to
continue his interrupted schooling.

In 1835 he became a parliamentary reporter for a newspaper and began to contribute sketches of
London life which were published in 1836 as Sketches by Boz ( Dickens’ early pen name). It was
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not until later that year, when the Pickwick Papers began appearing in monthly instalment, that the
name Dickens became a household word. The success of Pickwick enabled Dickens to marry
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Catherine Hogarth, the sister of the girl he really loved. Catherine, who bore him numerous
children, was apparently a rather dull, unimaginative woman. The unhappy marriage ended in a
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separation in 1856.
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Pickwick was followed by Oliver Twist (1838)and Nicholas Nickleby (1839), both of which
solidified Dickens’ reputation to such an extent that when he visited the United States in 1842 in
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order to plead for a universal copyright law, he was greeted as a conquering hero. Loathing slavery,
irritated by American piracies of his novels and by crude American manners, Dickens pilloried the
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United States in the middle section of Martin Chuzzlewit (1844) and in his American Notes (1842) .
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In 1856, Dickens’ public readings from his works enhanced his reputation even further. A born
actor, he put so much of himself into these dramatic readings that they totally exhausted him and
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contributed to his death.

28.
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a) Where was Dickens born?

b) How old was Dickens when Dickens' father was imprisoned for debt?
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d) Why did Dickens visit the United States?

e) Mention the name of Dickens’ wife.
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f) Give one of the reasons as mentioned in the passage for Dickens’ leaving the United States.
g) How was Dickens received when he visited the United States?
h) The work which made Dickens a household word is_____
(choose the correct option)
A. Pickwick Papers B. Sketches by Boz C. Oliver Twist
i) Write the antonym of the word ‘enable’.
j) Which word in the passage means ‘to attack’ or ‘to ridicule publicly’?

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Four seasons fill the measure of the year;
There are four seasons in the mind of man:
He has his lusty spring, when fancy clear
Take scene all beauty with an easy span:

i) What fills the measure of the year?

ii) According to the poet, where do we find four seasons?
iii) When do fancy clear in humans?

V.
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Don Gonzalo : There are some beautiful poems in this book.

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Dona Laura : You can not imagine how it affects me to see you reading with all those glasses.
Don Gonzalo : Can you read without any?
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Dona Laura : Certainly.

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Don Gonzalo : Are you jesting ?

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( Two friends at college)

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Rishika : ________________. ( greetings)

Koshal : Hi Rishika, very good morning.
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Rishika : _____________. (requests - Economics Text Book)

Koshal : ______________( offers -Economics Text Book)
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Rishika : ___________ ( expressing gratitude)

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VI.
32. Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes
given below. 8x½=4
Tulsi Gowda was born in 1944 into the Halakki tribal family in the Honnalli village, Ankola
taluk, Uttara kannada district of Karnataka. She was married off to,Govinde Gowda little older to
her, in a very young age. She began working at a nursery with her mother. She has planted more
than 30,000 saplings has nourished them. Now they have grown as a thick foliage of Arecanut farm.
She spent over sixty years working at the Karnataka Forest Department. This is made up of one
community reserve, five tiger reserves and thirty wildlife sanctuaries.

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appeared in ' The New Indian Express' dated 27th January 2023. 5x1=5
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Wanted : Data Entry operators

Qualification :Any graduation with efficient computer skills. Good communication
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skill and typing is needed in both Kannada and English.

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Apply within 15 days to : The Manager ( HR) Spoorti Ventures and Consultancies,
M.G. Road, Chikkamagalure. 577101
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(Write XXXX for your name and YYYY for your address.)
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34. Imagine you are the president of your college union. You are asked to introduce
the chief guest Mr. Amai Mahalinga Naik, an innovative farmer on occasion of your
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college day celebrations. Based on information given below, write an introductory

speech in about 100 words. 5x1=5
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Name : Mr. Amai Mahalinga Naik

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Native : Adyanadka village in Dakshina Kannada.

Profile

Achievements : Popular as ‘Tunnel Man of Karnataka'- being an innovative farmer - single

handily developed an organic agricultural farm with a zero - energy micro-
irrigation system - dug up 135 feet tunnel - deep into the sloping hills on
which his land was located- transformed barren land into a lush arecanut farm
- dug another tunnel for drinking water- inspired many farmers.

Award : Padmashree award bestowed by Govt. of India.

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The following Pie diagram represents data regarding the Annual Budgets of Israel and
India in 2018 . Based on the information, prepare a report in 120 words.

ISRAEL INDIA
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iii) Where: _______.
iv) Which : _______.

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II PUC PREPARATORY EXAMINATION - 2023
Time 3-15 Hours
ENGLISH 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) All questions including Multiple Choice Questions from section 1 should be answered in the first three
pages only .
e) For Multiple Choice Questions choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
f) Answer to question number 28 ( a to j ) and 29 (i-iii) should be in sequence and at once place
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I. Answer the following questions by choosing the right option. 12x1=12

(Answer to this section should be in sequence and written on the first three pages of the answer book )
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1. The phrase” new snow “suggests in the poem ‘Romeo and Juliet’
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a) Love as pure as snow. b) description of Romeo’s charm.

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c) Juliet discreet love for Romeo. d) Rosaline’s charm

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2. “ In war they don’t mind killing people.” Here the word `` they’’ refers to.
a ) Council. b) Soldiers.
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c) Commission. d) Natives
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3. According to the speaker of “ On Children” the one who loves both the arrow and the bow is
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a) The Archer. b) The parents.

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c) The children d) The Poet

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4. In In Everything I Need To Know I learned In The Forest”the earth university inspired by .

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a) Gandhiji. b) Sunderlal Bahugun.

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c) Rabindranath Tagore. d) None

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5. In “A Sunny Morning” Dona Laura was called ____ in the locality .

a) A dream girl. b) Golden lady.
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c) Silver maiden d) Laura Llorente

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6. In the poem “When You Are Old” “pilgrim soul” means the soul .
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a) Which is immortal. b) That has gone on a pilgrimage.

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c) Which is in quest of true love . d) Changing Physique

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7. Tamanna forgot his songs and ballads at the end of the story “The Gardener” because he wanted to .
a) Find them fertile. b) Avenge himself.
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c) Avenge Basavaiah. d) Making Friendship with Basavaiah

8. In the poem “To The Foot From Its Child” “condemned to live in a shoe” suggest that the foot is.
a) A prisoner. b) A criminal.
c) Forced to give up its dreams . d) The Foot is wounded
9. In “Heaven, If You Are Not On Earth” according to the poet Kuvempu heaven is.
a) With us. b) On earth.
c) No where. d) It is else where
10. _______ are extremely expensive in Brazil .
a) Motor cars. b) Black mosaics.
c) Tickets. d) Mopeds
11. In the story “The Voter” the symbol of POP is.
a) Car. b) Head.
c) Fan. d) Villa
12. Metaphor for freedom in “Where There Is A Wheel” is.
a) Bicycle. b) Mopeds.
c) Motorcycles. d) Bus
II 13. Complete the following by filling the blanks using the right forms of verb given in the brackets.
3x1=3
The kingdom of Monaco was a peaceful and peace loving country. Once a murder _________ (commit) there.
They_________ (force) to look for ways to try and punish the criminal. At last, the criminal________(punish) for
his crime .
14. Fill in the blanks by choosing appropriate expressions given in the brackets. 2x1=2
Sheela Rani Chunkath included mobility_________ literary drive. But Neo cyclist had to_______ vicious attacks
on their character when this begin .
[Put up with, to come off ,as a part of]
15. Fill in the blanks with the right linker given in the brackets. (However ,at first, also, then) 4x1=4
_________Tammanna bought four more acres adjacent to his land .Bsasvaiah_________ followed suit . If one
had ten friends_______ the other acquired fifteen admirers. All this looked like healthy competition_______this
competition turned to rivalry.
16. Rearrange the jumbled segments to form a meaningful sentence. 1x1=1
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Don Gonzalo / handkerchief/ his /used/ as a shoe brush

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III. Answer any eight of the following choosing at least two from the poems in a paragraph of 80–100
words each 8x4=32
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17.How does the narrator describe the “Toy Kingdom” in “Too Dear”.?
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18. What should be the parents’ attitude towards their children according to the prophet in the poem “On Children”?
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19.Write a note on Navdanya Farm and Navdanya Movement.

20. How does Don Gonzalo try to hide his identity ?
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21. How does the poet express love towards his beloved in the poem When You Are Old. ?
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22.Write a note on how Tammanna tries to take revenge on Basavaiah.

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23. How does Kuvempu describe the beauty of nature on earth in the poem “Heaven, If You Are On Earth”.?
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24.Bring out the culture of of Japanese as explained by George Mikes.

25.Give an account of Roofs role as an election campaigner .
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26. How has bicycle brought a total change in the lives of rural women as in” Where There Is A Wheel” .?
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IV. Answer the following in about 200 words. 1x6=6

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27. How did Romeo and Juliet express their romantic love feelings to each other in the poem
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“Romeo And Juliet”.?

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Why does Borges say that books will never disappear? Explain
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Wheel brings “Freedom and Progress” explain this statement with reference to “Where There Is A Wheel”.
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Stress is a disease of modern times .It afflicts people regardless of their situation in life .Stress is present in
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the lives of the rich and poor, literate and illiterate, men and women. Stress is more evident and is probably more
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widespread in technologically advanced countries, and is common among higher qualified professionals.
Stress is of various kinds, physical ,emotional and intellectual. And it is characterized by a feeling of being
burned of being unable to cope. At a physical level modern technology and facilities have actually increased
workloads and decreased relaxation. Mobile phones and laptops have made it easy to carry the office to the
home.
Emotional stress increases when there is disharmony and friction in relationships. Unfortunately the trend
today is to take the easy way . People prefer to break away from relationships rather than repair them .
The answer to stress can be found in the very letters of the word, stress “S” stands for strength. Physical,
emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. Physical and emotional weakness leads to irritability. A strong healthy body
developed through proper diet, exercise and pranayama technique helps reduce stress at the physical level.Love,
compassion and friendship are valuable .Strength gives that help us cope with stress.
The Scriptures say that knowledge of self cannot be gained without inner strength. Rabindranath Tagore, in a
poem, prays to the Lord not to remove all obstacles, but instead ,he asks for strength to bear them. Before the
start of Mahabharata war Arjun was seized with about of emotional weakness and he refused to fight the war
Lord Krishna rescued him by giving him emotional strength.
 “T” stands for traffic control. We need to control our thoughts ,we can cope with stress best if our thoughts are
orderly and methodological. Unnecessary accumulation leads to clogging of the mind. The key lies in being able
to love one moment at a time. Eat while eating, work while working , leave them home at home and the office at
the office. Remember, however long we have to travel, we can only take one step at a time.
28. Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence each: 10x1=10
a) What is a disease in modern times ?
b) What are the kinds of stress mentioned in the passage ?
c) What has actually increased workloads and decreased relaxation?
d) When does emotional stress increase ?
e) Name anyone of the techniques which can develop our body strong and healthy.
f) What does Rabindranath Tagore pray to the Lord in a poem.?
g) Who rescued Arjun by giving him emotional strength.?
h) What does “T” stand for in the passage?
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j) How many steps, one can take, while we travel long?

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29. Read the following lines and answer the questions set on it . 3x1=3
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And he took my lovely crunches

Laughing with a friend’s grimace
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Broke them both across my back and

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Threw them in the fireplace .

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i) What did he take ?

ii) How did he laugh ?
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iii) Where were the crutches thrown?

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30. Report the following conversation . 5x1=5

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Don Gonzalo : That bench over there is mine.

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Juanito : Three priests are sitting there.

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Don Gonzalo : Rout them out .Have they gone?

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Juanito : Still they are talking .

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31. Complete the following dialogue . 4x1=4

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Suvidha : _______________, (Greeting)

Teacher : Very good morning .
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Suvidha : _______________(Seeks permission to enter the class)

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Teacher : Why are you late ?

Suvidha : ________________(Gives reason)
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Teacher : You must leave home early. Get in.

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Suvidha : _______________(Agree and expressing gratitude)

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VI, 32. Read the following passage and make notes by drawing and filling the boxes given below.8x½=4
Krishnadevaraya ruled the Vijayanagara Empire. He gave a good governance during his regime .Gold ,silver
and diamond were sold on the streets of Vijayanagara .He respected men and women equally. In his court, there
was a clown called Tenali Rama who was known for his wit .
Krishnadevaraya ruled

During his regime sold 1

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 33. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in Deccan
Herald dated 15 February 2022 5x1=5
Wanted
Office Assistants
Qualification : 2nd PUC pass computer knowledge must .
Fluency in English, Kannada and Hindi experience preferred
Apply within fifteen days to : The manager
Siddeshwar Industries
Hubli Road
Bagalkot 587101
(Write XXX for your name ,YYY for your address)

34. Imagine that you are the General Secretary of your college union. You have to introduce the guest in
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the Annual Day function in about hundred words .His personal details are as below. 5x1=5
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Name : Mr. Basavashree

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Native : Vijayapur
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Education : M.S surgeon, IAS 2022 batch, served as doctor in Dharwad.

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Present : District Commissioner Food and Civil Supply Bangalore .

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b. The following bar graph represents information about the migration of people from rural area toward
cities from 2018– 2022 using the data prepare a report in about 120 words.
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VII. 35 .What do the underlined words in the following extract refer to 1x4=4
Everyone needs a holiday .It(i) relaxes our minds. Holiday makers who (ii) go on a holiday feel refreshed
.Parents take their (iii) leave to go coincide with children’s vacation. April which (iv) is a traditional holiday
season invites all holiday makers .
(i) It________ (ii ) Who:_________ iii)Their : __________ iv) Which : ___________

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