Karnataka students preparing for the 2nd PUC English Exam in 2026 can focus on ten specific questions identified as highly probable for the upcoming test. The exam is scheduled for March 3, 2026 . Practicing these questions could significantly boost scores.
Key English Questions for 2nd PUC Exam 2026
The Karnataka Board has highlighted ten critical questions for the 2nd PUC English paper. These questions are considered essential for students aiming for high marks.
Question 1: Write a short note on “Earth University.”
Answer: Earth University, a concept by Vandana Shiva, focuses on learning from nature. It promotes sustainable living and eco-friendly agriculture through its Bija Vidyapeeth at Navdanya farm.
Question 2: Give any two images that describe the beauty of Juliet in “Romeo and Juliet.”
Answer: Juliet’s beauty is compared to the sun for its radiant light and to a rich jewel in an Ethiopian’s ear.
Question 3: Mention any two images in which Romeo compares Juliet in the poem ‘Romeo and Juliet.’
Answer: Romeo compares Juliet to the sun, her source of light, and a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear.
Question 4: Mention any two qualities of night according to Juliet in ‘Romeo and Juliet.’
Answer: Juliet describes the night as gentle and concealing.
Question 5: What do bows and arrows refer to, in the poem ‘On Children’?
Answer: Bows represent parents, and arrows represent children.
Question 6: Who are the arrows, and who sends them forward, according to Kahlil Gibran?
Answer: Children are the arrows, sent forward by parents as bows.
Question 7: Name the two popular courses of Earth University as mentioned by Vandana Shiva.
Answer: The courses are Agroecology and Organic Farming.
Question 8: How does Don Gonzalo recall the beauty of “The Silver Maiden” in ‘A Sunny Morning’?
Answer: Don Gonzalo remembers her with radiant imagery, comparing her to a bright, sunny morning symbolizing purity and freshness.
Question 9: The poet creates heaven on Earth. Discuss this with reference to ‘Heaven, If You Are Here Not On Earth.’
Answer: Heaven is presented as a present reality found in nature’s beauty, the presence of a loved one, and human perception, transforming earthly experiences into spiritual moments.
Question 10: Why is bowing difficult for a visitor to learn, according to George Mikes?
Answer: Bowing is difficult due to its complex social hierarchy, requiring understanding of who bows, how deeply, and when, which outsiders struggle to grasp.
Exam Preparation Advice
Students are strongly encouraged to study these ten questions thoroughly. They represent a significant portion of the English syllabus and are expected to appear in the 2026 examination.