Karnataka 2nd PUC Sanskrit Annual Exam Question Paper 2026 with Model Answers PDF

Karnataka 2nd PUC Sanskrit Annual Exam Question Paper 2026 with Model Answers PDF: Students can download the Karnataka 2nd PUC Sanskrit Annual Examination 2026 question paper along with the corresponding Key Answers. These documents help students understand the examination pattern, practise Sanskrit grammar and literature, improve translation skills and review their written answers.

The 2026 II PUC Annual Examination (Exam-1) Sanskrit question paper carries 80 marks, contains 44 numbered questions and has a duration of three hours. The examination was scheduled for 4 March 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The eight-page question paper covers Sanskrit literature, verse translation, grammar, descriptive answers and reading comprehension, while the seven-page Key Answers document provides reference responses and evaluation guidance.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Sanskrit Annual Exam 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Board	Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB)
Examination	Karnataka 2nd PUC (Class 12)
Examination Type	2026 Annual Examination (Exam-1)
Subject	Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्)
Subject Code	09 (NS)
Exam Date	4 March 2026 (Wednesday)
Exam Time	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Maximum Marks	80
Duration	3 Hours
Total Numbered Questions	44
Main Parts	A, B, C and D
Question Paper Pages	8
Key Answers Pages	7
Document Format	PDF

Download Sanskrit Annual Exam Question Paper 2026 with Model Answers PDF

The following table provides separate download links for the Sanskrit question paper and its Key Answers for the Karnataka 2nd PUC Annual Examination 2026.

Document	Download PDF
Sanskrit Annual Question Paper 2026 8 Pages | 80 Marks | Exam-1	Download Question Paper
Sanskrit Annual Model Answers 2026 Key Answers (ಕೀಲಿ ಉತ್ತರಗಳು) | 7 Pages	Download Model Answers

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Karnataka 2nd PUC Sanskrit Annual Exam 2026 Question Paper Pattern

The 2026 Sanskrit examination consists of four compulsory parts, labelled Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D. Each part contains specific instructions, including internal choices in certain question groups.

Part	Question Pattern	Marks
A	Multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks and matching (Q1–Q12)	20
B	Short answers and identifying the speaker, listener and lesson (Q13–Q26)	16
C	Verse translation and descriptive answers from Sanskrit literature (Q27–Q37)	26
D	Grammar, Sanskrit translation and reading comprehension (Q38–Q44)	18
Total		80

Important Instructions: All four parts are compulsory. Students should follow the number of questions to be attempted within each part. For Part A, only the first written answers will be considered for evaluation, according to the printed question-paper instructions.

Detailed Sanskrit Question-Wise Marks Distribution

Questions	Question Type and Choice	Marks
1–10	Ten multiple-choice questions (10 × 1)	10
11	Five fill-in-the-blanks (5 × 1)	5
12	Five matching items (5 × 1)	5
13–19	Answer any four short questions (4 × 2)	8
20–26	Identify lesson, speaker and listener in any four quotations (4 × 2)	8
27–30	Translate any two Sanskrit verses (2 × 3)	6
31–37	Answer any four descriptive questions (4 × 5)	20
38–42	Answer any three grammar questions (3 × 3)	9
43	Translate a passage into Sanskrit (1 × 5)	5
44	Reading comprehension with four sub-questions (4 × 1)	4
Total		80

Sanskrit Short-Answer Questions – Part B

Part B carries 16 marks and contains two groups of short-answer questions.

Questions 13–19 – Short Answers

Students must answer any four questions in approximately two or three sentences. According to the paper, answers may be written in Sanskrit, Kannada or English.

The questions cover topics such as:

• The names of islands mentioned in the prescribed literature.
• The request made by townspeople to a demon.
• Mahashweta's description of a wonderful floral fragrance.
• The beauty of Shanti.
• Parashurama's advice to Karna.
• The qualities of people who are regarded as godlike.
• The teaching style and preparation of Krishnashastri.

Each selected response carries two marks. Students should write directly relevant answers rather than lengthy unrelated explanations.

Questions 20–26 – Speaker and Listener

Students must answer any four questions from Sanskrit quotations by identifying the relevant lesson, who spoke the words and to whom they were addressed.

The Key Answers document provides marking guidance: identifying the lesson carries one mark, while the appropriate speaker-and-listener identification carries one mark.

Important: This group requires answers in Sanskrit. Students should practise writing the lesson names and speaker–listener expressions correctly in Devanagari script.

Sanskrit Shloka Translation – Questions 27 to 30

Part C begins with a six-mark translation section. Students must translate any two Sanskrit verses into Kannada or English.

The verses in the 2026 question paper are drawn from prescribed literature, including lessons such as:

• पुराणभारतम्: A verse describing ancient India and its geographical extent.
• निर्विमर्शा हि भीरवः: A narrative passage involving a box and the river Ganga.
• शून्या मेऽङ्गुलिः: A verse connected with the protection of righteous conduct.
• नीतिसारः: A verse expressing advice about discretion and keeping plans confidential.

The Key Answers allocate one mark for identifying the relevant lesson and two marks for the meaning or translation. Students should preserve the central meaning of the Sanskrit verse rather than translating individual words without context.

Important Five-Mark Sanskrit Literature Questions – Q31 to Q37

The 2026 Sanskrit annual question paper includes seven descriptive questions. Students must answer any four for 20 marks.

Question	Topic
31	Description of India in the Puranas, based on पुराणभारतम्.
32	How a demon was transformed by the influence of Vikramaditya.
33	The misconduct of a wandering ascetic and the failure of his plan.
34	Shakuntala's innocence, illustrated through the deer episode.
35	The hardships experienced by Maharana Pratap's family, including the roti incident.
36	The birth story of Pundarika in अनुरागोदयः.
37	The young man's thoughts after seeing Shanti.

The question paper instructs students to write approximately ten sentences for each selected answer. Sanskrit, Kannada or English may be used according to the printed instructions.

The Key Answers emphasise a suitable introduction, relevant narrative details and a conclusion. Students should practise organising responses with these elements to avoid omitting important points.

Sanskrit Grammar Questions – Q38 to Q42

Part D includes grammar exercises covering सन्धि, समास, पदपरिचय, प्रयोग परिवर्तन and अलङ्कार.

Students must answer any three of the five grammar questions for nine marks.

Question	Grammar Topic	Practice Guidance
38	सन्धि (Sandhi)	Practise joining or splitting Sanskrit words correctly.
39	समास (Samasa)	Practise compound-word formation and Vigrahavakya.
40	पदपरिचय (Pada Parichaya)	Identify the grammatical form or suffix of given words.
41	प्रयोग परिवर्तन	Practise the required transformation of sentence construction.
42	अलङ्कार (Alankara)	Identify figures of speech and write their relevant definitions.

The 2026 Key Answers identify उपमालङ्कार and उत्प्रेक्षालङ्कार as the two alternatives in Question 42.

Students should study the rules behind each grammatical form rather than memorising only the completed answer.

Sanskrit Translation Question – Q43

Question 43 carries five marks and requires students to translate a paragraph about Gopal Krishna Gokhale into Sanskrit.

The passage describes Gokhale as a great patriot, his role in the Indian freedom movement, his ability as a speaker and the example set by his simple and selfless life.

Students should practise translating the meaning of complete sentences into grammatically correct Sanskrit. The Key Answers provide an example translation and allow appropriately worded alternatives that preserve the meaning.

Preparation tip: Pay attention to appropriate nouns, verb forms, sentence order and expressions related to patriotism, public speaking and personal character.

Sanskrit Reading Comprehension – Q44

The last question carries four marks and provides a Sanskrit passage about the importance of truth.

The passage refers to the value of truthful speech, the conduct of Harishchandra and Dharmaraja, and the expression सत्यमेव जयते.

Students must answer four comprehension questions based on the passage, carrying one mark each.

For practice, students should read the passage carefully, locate the relevant Sanskrit expression and frame concise answers without adding unrelated information.

What Is Included in the Sanskrit Key Answers 2026?

The seven-page Sanskrit Key Answers (ಕೀಲಿ ಉತ್ತರಗಳು) document accompanies the 2026 annual examination question paper.

It contains:

• Correct responses for the ten multiple-choice questions.
• Answers for fill-in-the-blanks and matching questions.
• Reference content for short-answer questions.
• Correct lesson, speaker and listener details for quotations.
• Verse translation references with marks allocation.
• Expected points for descriptive literature questions.
• Answers for Sandhi, Samasa and other grammar exercises.
• Suggested Sanskrit translation of the Gokhale passage.
• Responses to the four reading-comprehension questions.

Students should first attempt the examination paper independently and use the Key Answers afterwards to check accuracy, completeness and language usage.

How to Practise the 2026 Sanskrit Question Paper

1. Download the complete eight-page Sanskrit Annual Exam Question Paper 2026.
2. Read the instructions and identify the required internal choices.
3. Revise important Sanskrit prose and poetry lessons.
4. Practise the objective questions without referring to the Key Answers.
5. Prepare short responses and speaker–listener identification in the required language.
6. Practise translating Sanskrit verses into Kannada or English.
7. Write structured answers for the five-mark descriptive questions.
8. Revise Sandhi, Samasa, Pada Parichaya, Prayoga and Alankara.
9. Practise Sanskrit translation and reading comprehension.
10. Complete a timed practice paper within three hours, then review answers using the seven-page Key Answers document.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the subject code for Karnataka 2nd PUC Sanskrit?

The subject code printed on the 2026 annual question paper is 09 (NS).

How many questions are there in the 2026 Sanskrit paper?

The question paper contains 44 numbered questions. Several groups provide internal choices.

What are the maximum marks and duration?

The examination carries 80 marks and has a duration of three hours.

Are Sanskrit model answers available for 2026?

Yes. A seven-page Key Answers document accompanies the annual examination paper and is available through the download table.

Is this the Sanskrit Model Question Paper 2026–27?

No. This article covers the 2026 Annual Examination (Exam-1). The Sanskrit 2026–27 model question papers are separate preparation resources.

More Karnataka 2nd PUC Practice Papers

Students can also download the Karnataka 2nd PUC Sanskrit Model Question Papers 2026–27 – MQP 1 to 5.

For older Sanskrit examinations, visit the Karnataka PUC Sanskrit Previous Question Papers Archive.

For other subjects, visit the Karnataka 2nd PUC Model Question Papers 2027 – All Subjects collection.

Students can also practise the Optional Kannada Annual Exam Question Paper 2026 with Model Answers.

For Marathi, visit the Marathi Annual Exam Question Paper 2026 with Model Answers.

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Official KSEAB Examination Information

For official notifications, question papers, answer keys, examination timetables and corrections, students should visit the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board.

Visit the Official KSEAB Website

Students should consult the board's original notifications for authoritative examination information and current updates.

Source Note: The Question Paper and Key Answers PDF links above are Google Drive copies provided for this article. The Sanskrit examination date follows the KSEAB-issued 2026 Exam-1 final timetable. The question pattern and marking details are based on the supplied examination PDFs.

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