8/20/2019 2nd PUC English Jan 2016.pdf http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2nd-puc-english-jan-2016pdf 1/4 SECOND PUC PREPARATORY EXAMINATION - 20T6 Time: 3-15 hours Max Marks: 1OO No.or p"g."' o+ ENGLISH -OP tot"t No.or Qu"".' ss 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 . dl Answer to question number 24(a-j) and 25(i-iii) should be in sequence and at one place. el For multiple choice questions choose the correctanswer andrewrite it . I Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase or in a sentence each: lZxl:|2 1) .Whom does thephrase'snowy dove'referto? 2) How much pension would th'e criminal get in "Too Dear"? 3 ) The line 'They come through you but not from you' conveys the idea that the parents are a]the medium but not the origin blthe creators of children cl should impose their thoughts on children 4) What is 'the beginning ofjoy of living'according to Vandana Shiva? 5) What was Dona Laura called as when she was a beautiful young lady? 6) The line 'Take down this book' suggests a] asking herto read a book b] handing down abookto her 7) 8) e) 10) 11) .- cl the speaker's attempt to lay bare his feelings for her . -r+'' :n '.-i-jii1fti+t1r$.g aq ',.'.-. ^-- .' .]+. What news made Basanaifi very happy? Where is the foot of the child condemned to live ? Which is the most astounding invention ofman, according to Borges? What is unique aboutthepavements in Copacabana? What would never disappear in our society according to speaker ofthe poem "Water"? 12) What was Marcus Ibe in the outgoining government ? Answer any EIGHT of the following (choosing at least two from poetry) in a 8x4=32 aragraph of 80-100 words: yTl How is the intensity of love poem "Romeo and Juliet"? between Romeo and Juliet brought out in the 14) Why was the murderer reluctant to run away from the prison? l5) What are the views ofthe prophet on children in " On Children"? 1 6) Wrlte a note on Navdanya farm and Navdanya movement. 17) How did Gonzalo died, according to the made-up story? 1 8) How does the rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah develop? 19) What are Borges' thoughts on his mother? 20) How does the speakerprove that heaven is on earth? 2l) What does George Mikes say about bowing in Japan? 22) How does thepoem "'Water" bring outtheharrowing experiences ofthe panchamas? p.r.o. For More Question Papers Visit - www.pediawikiblog.com For More Question Papers Visit - www.pediawikiblog.com