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Updated on - Mar 11, 2026 | 8:24:00 AM

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Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics 2026 Answer Key: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) conducted the 2nd PUC Economics examination today, March 10, 2026. Many students felt the paper was lengthy. However, the questions were direct and easy. Economics follows the 80 + 20 (theory + internals) rule introduced recently for non-practical subjects. Students must score at least 24 out of 80 in the theory paper and maintain an overall 35% (including internals) to pass. Students appearing for the Economics examination can check the Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics 2026 Answer Key along with the detailed exam analysis available here.

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Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics 2026 Answer Key

Students can access the unofficial answer key of the Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Exam in the table below. Students can make use of the unofficial answer key prepared by the subject experts to evaluate thier performance.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Questions 2026	Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Answers 2026
1. Ordinal utility analysis expresses utility in	ranks
2. Find the Total Cost, where TFC is Rs. 200 and TVC is Rs. 225.	425
3. Net National product at factor cost is also known as	national income
4. Aggregate monetary resources are also known as	M3
5. Which of the following is an example for 'Paper tax'?	Wealth Tax
6. In reality, all economies are	mixed economies
7. _____ is the set of all possible combinations of two inputs that yield the same maximum possible level of output.	isoquant
8. Price taking behaviour is the distinguishing characteristic of_____market.	perfect competition
9. The principal motive for holding money is to carry out	transactions
10. _____is defined as addition to the stock of physical capital.	investment
11. Match the following	a----iv b----i c----v d----iii e----ii
12. MRS	Marginal Rate of Substitution
13. What is supply?	supply is the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing and able to offer for sale at various prices during a specific period of time. It represents the producer's perspective in the market, contrasting with demand, which reflects the consumer's perspective.
14. Give the meaning of exports	Export refers to the sale, shipment, or transfer of goods and services produced in one country to buyers in another, serving as a key component of international trade to expand markets. It involves moving products across borders, requiring compliance with customs regulations and logistics to generate revenue.
15. Mention any one fiscal variable which influence aggregate demand.	One key fiscal variable that influences aggregate demand (AD) is government expenditure.
16. What is appreciation of domestic currency?	Appreciation of domestic currency is the increase in its value relative to foreign currencies, allowing it to purchase more foreign goods and currency. Driven by strong economic performance or high interest rates, this strengthens buying power for imports but makes exports more expensive, potentially slowing export growth.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics 2026 Exam Analysis

The detailed Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Exam Analysis 2026 is given in the table below. Students can check the overall exam difficulty and other detailed available below.

Particulars	Details
Overall Exam Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate
Was the Paper Lengthy?	Yes

Students must note that the Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics 2026 Answer Key can be used only for reference to calculate estimated scores. For actual marks, students must wait for the final results.

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March 10, 2026 | 01:30 PM IST

Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Exam Concludes

The Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics 2026 exam has been concluded. Students can wait for the unofficial answer key and analysis to be released soon.

March 10, 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics 2026 Passing Marks

To pass the Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics exam in 2026, students must secure a minimum of 35% marks in the subject, which typically means scoring at least 28 marks out of 80 in the theory exam. The exam structure includes 20 marks for Part A, 12 for Part B, 20 for Part C, 18 for Part D, and 10 for Part E.

March 10, 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Theory Paper Structure (80 Marks)

The question paper consists of 47 total questions divided into five parts.

Part	Question Type	No. of Questions to Answer	Marks per Question	Total Marks
Part A	Very Short (MCQs, Fill-ups, Match the following)	20 (All Compulsory)	1	20
Part B	Short Answer	6 out of 10	2	12
Part C	Long Answer - I	5 out of 9	4	20
Part D	Long Answer - II	3 out of 5	6	18
Part E	Practical Oriented / Essay	2 out of 3	5	10

March 10, 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Exam Structure & Marking Scheme (Total: 100 Marks)

Theory Paper: 80 Marks
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Exam Duration: 3 Hours
Passing Criteria: 30% in theory (24/80) and 33% overall.
Question Types: MCQs, Very Short, Short, and Long Answer questions.
Sections:
- Part A: 20 Marks (MCQs, Fill in the blanks, Match the following, 1-mark)
- Part B: 12 Marks (2-mark questions)
- Part C: 20 Marks (4-mark questions)
- Part D: 18 Marks (6-mark questions)
- Part E: 10 Marks (5-mark questions/Project based)