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KARNATAKA STATE BOARD CLASS 12 SECOND PUC GEOGRAPHY 2025-2

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
According to Romeo, whose beauty is too rich for use?
a.
Ethiope's
b.
Sun's
c.
Juliet's Correct Answer
d.
Romeo's
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In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo exclaims upon seeing Juliet for the first time, 'Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear!' referring specifically to Juliet's incomparable beauty. Options A and B are incorrect as he compares her to these entities rather than naming them as having the beauty, and D is incorrect as Romeo is the observer, not the subject of this specific praise.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
Everyone who wants to gamble goes to _____ in 'Too Dear!'
a.
Monaco Correct Answer
b.
France
c.
Germany
d.
Italy
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In the story 'Too Dear!', the small kingdom of Monaco derives a portion of its revenue from a gambling house, as it is the only place in Europe where gambling is permitted, attracting people from all over to gamble there. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as the story specifically identifies Monaco as the location.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
'Tapovan', the essay mentioned in the article by Vandana Shiva, is written by
a.
Francis Bacon
b.
Cormac Cullinan
c.
Rabindranath Tagore Correct Answer
d.
Carolyn Merchant
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Vandana Shiva, in her essay 'Everything I Need to Know I Learned in the Forest', references Rabindranath Tagore's essay 'Tapovan' (Forest of Purity) to highlight the importance of forests in Indian culture. The other names listed are environmentalists or philosophers not credited with writing 'Tapovan'.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
Identify the statement which is TRUE with reference to the play 'A Sunny Morning'
a.
Gonzalo meets a glorious death in the war.
b.
Three priests have occupied Gonzalo's regular bench.
c.
The book makes peace between Laura and Gonzalo.
d.
Gonzalo feeds bread crumbs to the birds. Correct Answer
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In 'A Sunny Morning', Gonzalo consistently feeds bread crumbs to the pigeons/birds when he visits the park, which is a key part of his characterization. Option A is false because he lived a long life; B is false because there were three priests, but they did not occupy his bench (other people did); C is false because the book is a prop, not the cause of peace.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
The speaker in 'When You Are Old' loves the ____ in his lady love.
a.
glad grace
b.
gray hair
c.
eyes full of sleep
d.
pilgrim soul Correct Answer
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In W.B. Yeats' poem 'When You Are Old', the speaker emphasizes that he loved the 'pilgrim soul' in his lady love, along with the sorrows of her changing face. While he mentions her grace and eyes, the 'pilgrim soul' signifies the enduring essence he cherished most.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
Read the following statements with reference to the story 'The Gardener' and answer: Statement: A few days after Tammanna left his village, Basavaiah passed away. Reason: Basavaiah had no more reason to live.
a.
Only statement is true
b.
Only reason is true
c.
Both statement and reason are true Correct Answer
d.
Neither statement nor reason is true.
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In 'The Gardener', the rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah defines their existence. When Tammanna leaves, Basavaiah loses the purpose of his life—his competition—and passes away shortly after, making both the statement and the reason provided factually correct within the narrative.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
The pavements of ______ city are decorated with beautiful black mosaics, according to Mikes.
a.
Nara
b.
Copacabana Correct Answer
c.
Tokaido
d.
Tokyo
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In 'Heaven, If You're Not Here on Earth', George Mikes describes the pavement of Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, noting it is decorated with beautiful black and white mosaics. The other locations mentioned do not feature this specific description in the text.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
Identify the FALSE statement with reference to ' The Voter'.
a.
Roof works for Marcus Ibe.
b.
Roof is the most trusted of the whispering campaigners.
c.
Roof encourages the elders to vote for Marcus Ibe.
d.
Roof casts his vote for only Marcus Ibe. Correct Answer
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In 'The Voter', the false statement is that Roof casts his vote for only Marcus Ibe. In the climax of the story, Roof tears his ballot paper in two and casts half for each candidate (Marcus Ibe and Maduka) to satisfy his conscience, making statement D false.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
Match the following with reference to 'Where There Is A Wheel' and choose the correct option: A: S. Kannaka Rajan, N. Kannammal, Fatima B: i) Secondary school teacher, ii) Owner of Ram Cycles, iii) Arivoli Central Coordinator
a.
A – ii, B – iii, C – i
b.
A – i, B – ii, C – iii
c.
A – ii, B – i, C – iii
d.
A – iii, B – ii, C – i Correct Answer
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In the text 'Where There Is A Wheel', S. Kannaka Rajan is the Arivoli Central Coordinator (A-iii), N. Kannammal is the Owner of Ram Cycles (B-ii), and Fatima is a secondary school teacher (C-i). Therefore, option D is the correct match.
Q10 mcq 1 mark
The Mahad struggle mentioned by Challapalli Swaroopa Rani took place at _____.
a.
Chadar Tank Correct Answer
b.
Karmachedu
c.
Malapalle
d.
Multinational Market
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The Mahad Satyagraha, led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to assert the rights of Dalits to access water from a public tank, took place at the Chavdar (often spelled Chadar) Tank in Mahad.
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Q11 short answer 3 marks
Fill in the blanks with the passive form of the verb given in the brackets: The cycling movement _____ (initiate) by Sheela Rani Chunkath in 1991. Many rural women in Pudukottai ____ (encourage) by Arivoli Iyakkam to learn cycling. The famous cycling song ____ (write) to encourage them.
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Q12 short answer 2 marks
Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in bracket (give up, out of hand, keep it in mind): The doctors suggest the diabetic patients to _____ to follow particular order of consuming diverse food items. They further ask the patients to ______ the consumption of junk food.
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Q13 short answer 5 marks
Read the following paragraph and match the pronouns in side A with the nouns/ noun phrases in side B they refer to: When Chandini entered the dance class, all her (a) students greeted her with a smile. They (b) gifted a book to her as it was her birthday. It (c) was the autobiography of Prothima Bedi by name "Time Pass". She (d) is the founder of Nritya Grama which(e) is located near Hesaraghatta in Bengaluru.
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Q13 short answer 5 marks
Read the following paragraph and match the pronouns in side A with the nouns/ noun phrases in side B they refer to. When Chandini entered the dance class, all her (a) students greeted her with a smile. They (b) gifted a book to her as it was her birthday. It (c) was the autobiography of Prothima Bedi by name "Time Pass". She (d) is the founder of Nritya Grama which (e) is located near Hesaraghatta in Bengaluru. A (Pronouns): a) Her, b) They, c) It, d) She, e) Which. B (Nouns/ Noun Phrases): i) dance class, ii) book, iii) Protima Bedi, iv) Chandini's, v) students, vi) Nritya Grama.
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Q14 short answer 2 marks
Name the assistants of Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo who appear in 'A Sunny Morning'.
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Q15 short answer 2 marks
In the poem 'When You Are Old', where did the love fly and where did he hide his face?
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Q16 short answer 2 marks
Mention any two essential metaphors listed by Borges.
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Q17 short answer 2 marks
Which village was burnt to ashes as mentioned in the poem 'Water'? Why?
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Q18 long answer 3 marks
How does Romeo use various images to describe the beauty of Juliet?
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Q19 long answer 3 marks
Trace the journey of the foot after it is imprisoned in the shoe, in 'To The Foot From Its Child'.
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Q20 long answer 3 marks
How does Borges define poetry?
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Q21 long answer 3 marks
What elements of nature inspire the poet to create heaven on earth?
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Q22 long answer 3 marks
How does Mikes describe the Japanese habit of bowing?
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Q23 long answer 3 marks
"Roof is easily convinced by the pop campaigner". Evaluate the statement with reference to the story 'The Voter'.
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Q24 long answer 4 marks
Why does the Kinglet of Monaco retain the gaming house, unlike other countries in Europe?
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Q25 long answer 4 marks
Why does Gibran advise parents not to be too possessive about their children?
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Q26 long answer 4 marks
Write a note on 'Chipko Movement' as described by Vandana Shiva.
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Q27 long answer 4 marks
How do Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo hide their identities from each other in the play 'A Sunny Morning'? Why?
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Q28 long answer 4 marks
How is a parallel drawn between the enmity of two human beings and two nations in 'The Gardener'?
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Q29 long answer 4 marks
What is the significance of the title of P. Sainath's article, 'Where There Is A Wheel'?
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Q31 short answer 1 mark
Name the expert in kinesics mentioned in the passage.
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Q32 short answer 1 mark
Which sub-area deals with the distance between persons under body language?
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Q33 short answer 2 marks
Read the passage and fill the boxes: Vishnuvardhana was the greatest king of the Hoysala dynasty. He defeated Cholas in the Battle of Talakadu. He built temples at Talakadu and Beluru in memory of this victory. 1. Vishnuvardhana ----> [ ] dynasty. 2. Defeated Cholas in [ ]. 3. In its memory built temples at [ ] and 4. [ ].
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Q33 short answer 2 marks
Read the following passage and make notes by filling the boxes given below: Vishnuvardhana was the greatest king of the Hoysala dynasty. He defeated Cholas in the Battle of Talakadu. He built temples at Talakadu and Beluru in memory of this victory.
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Q33 short answer 1 mark
How many sub-areas are there to study body language?
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Q34 short answer 5 marks
Report the following conversation: Neha : What are you so excited about? Smita : My presentation got I prize in the competition today. Neha : Is it the one about child labour? Smita : Yes, I had been preparing for it for a week. Neha : Congrats, I am happy for you!
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Q34 short answer 1 mark
Mention any one group of professionals who are keen on learning body language.
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Q35 short answer 1 mark
What percentage of our communication is dependent on speech?
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Q35 short answer 3 marks
Complete the following dialogue: [Two friends meet in a park] Jose : Hey Aziz, how are you? Aziz : Hi, ______ (Replies) Jose : You look rather dull, _____ (asks reason) Aziz : My father passed away recently. Jose : ______ (expresses sympathy) Aziz : Thanks for your concern.
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Q36 short answer 1 mark
State the guiding principle of kinesics.
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Q37 short answer 1 mark
What does 'shaking head sideways' mean in kinesics?
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Q38 short answer 1 mark
To learn kinesics, we must _______ (practice/practise) observing people keenly.
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Q39 short answer 1 mark
Write the antonym of the word 'hide' by using the correct prefix.
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Q40 short answer
What does the free bird dare to claim?
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Q41 short answer
What has been clipped of the caged bird?
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Q42 short answer
About what does the caged bird sing?
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Q43 short answer
Which word in the poem means 'to wish desperately'?
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Q44 short answer
Complete the analogy: Cage: rage:: heard: _____.
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Q45 short answer
Where are the fat worms waiting?
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Q46 short answer
Where does the free bird dip his wing?
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Q47 mcq
Who among the following names the sky as his own?
a.
Orange sun
b.
Caged bird
c.
Free bird
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Q48 short answer
Where does the caged bird stand?
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Q49 short answer 1 mark
Savita is _____ interesting person. (Use proper article)
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Q50 short answer 1 mark
are / numerous/ in/ languages/ India/ there. (Rearrange the jumbled segments into a meaningful sentence)
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Q51 short answer 1 mark
The problem of the people ______ (is/are) solved easily by the CEO. (Use the appropriate verb that agrees with the subject)
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Q52 short answer 1 mark
When the phone rang, I ______ (take) bath. (Use the appropriate form of the verb given in the bracket)
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Q53 short answer 4 marks
Fill in the blanks with the right linkers: (even when, such as, therefore, if). There are many commercial crops grown in Karnataka ______ coconut, arecanut, sugarcane etc. ______ there is no proper water supply, it would be difficult to get good yield. _____ there is good yield, there could be fall in the selling price. ______ the farmers are advised to practise multicrop farming.
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Q54 short answer 1 mark
My mother seldom goes to parties, ______? (Add a question tag)
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Q55 short answer 1 mark
Manoj has chosen a classic novel. (Frame a 'Wh' question to get the underlined words as the answer)
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Q56 short answer 1 mark
Her husband cut vegetables everyday. (Rectify the errors in the following sentences and rewrite them)
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Q57 short answer 1 mark
Gandhiji was assassinated on 1948. (Rectify the errors in the following sentences and rewrite them)
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Q61 long answer 5 marks
Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement that appeared in "The Times of India" dated 01st March, 2025. (WANTED SALES EXECUTIVES, Qualification: II PUC with First Class, Excellent communication skills, Knowledge of Kannada and English, Freshers preferred, Apply within 10 days to: The HR Manager (Marketing), Alpha Solutions, # 61, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru - 560001.)
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Q62 long answer 5 marks
Imagine you are the secretary of the Eco Club at your college. You are asked to introduce and welcome Mr. Vipin Gowda, who is delivering a speech on 'Indian Snakes'. Prepare a speech in about 120 words using the information given: Name: Vipin Gowda, Education: B.Sc. (Forestry), Native Place: Bellur, Mandya, Rescued more than 2000 snakes - works for WARCO - Recipient of Parisara Mitra Award - Presently working as wildlife conservator at Kali Reserve Forest.
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Q63 short answer 1 mark
Her husband cut vegetables everyday. (Rectify the errors and rewrite)
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Q64 short answer 1 mark
Gandhiji was assassinated on 1948. (Rectify the errors and rewrite)
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