Karnataka PUC 12th English Question Paper 2025

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.

Body Language is the systematic study of non-verbal communication that takes place among human beings. It is technically called 'Kinesics'. It is based on various studies in psychology, anthropology and behavioural science. Body language can be defined as the way our body expresses the feelings through different parts of the body. The guiding principle behind this science is 'You can tell lies but your body can't!'. In other words it is difficult for the body to hide the feelings one has. According to a study, only 7% of our communication takes place using speech, while 38% using intonation and surprisingly 55% using body language. Body language can be interpreted by studying it under six sub-areas. They are 'physical appearance' which is about how we look; 'facial expression'; 'gesture' which is how we move our body parts; 'posture' which is how we sit or stand; 'eye contact' and 'proximity' which is how far or near we are with others. Body Language is unintentional and unplanned. For instance, nodding your head means 'yes', while shaking your head sideways means 'no'. These gestures are not learnt or practised intentionally. Their meanings are same across the globe irrespective of the languages spoken. Similar observations of different gestures and postures have further led to the various interpretations of body language. Allan Pease, an Australian, is considered as an expert in kinesics all over the world. Of late, corporates, criminologists, counsellors, etc. are keen on learning and using the knowledge of kinesics.

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.

Body Language is the systematic study of non-verbal communication that takes place among human beings. It is technically called 'Kinesics'. It is based on various studies in psychology, anthropology and behavioural science. Body language can be defined as the way our body expresses the feelings through different parts of the body. The guiding principle behind this science is 'You can tell lies but your body can't!'. In other words it is difficult for the body to hide the feelings one has. According to a study, only 7% of our communication takes place using speech, while 38% using intonation and surprisingly 55% using body language. Body language can be interpreted by studying it under six sub-areas. They are 'physical appearance' which is about how we look; 'facial expression'; 'gesture' which is how we move our body parts; 'posture' which is how we sit or stand; 'eye contact' and 'proximity' which is how far or near we are with others. Body Language is unintentional and unplanned. For instance, nodding your head means 'yes', while shaking your head sideways means 'no'. These gestures are not learnt or practised intentionally. Their meanings are same across the globe irrespective of the languages spoken. Similar observations of different gestures and postures have further led to the various interpretations of body language. Allan Pease, an Australian, is considered as an expert in kinesics all over the world. Of late, corporates, criminologists, counsellors, etc. are keen on learning and using the knowledge of kinesics.

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings – Maya Angelou A free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wing in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky. But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his feet are tied So he opens his throat to sing. A free bird thinks of another breeze and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees and the fat worms waiting on a dawn bright lawn and he names the sky his own But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom.