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U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – GENERAL ENGLISH

FIRST SEMESTER – November 2008

       EL 1055 – ENGLISH THROUGH INDIAN REFLECTIVE WRITINGS

 

 

 

Date : 05-11-08                     Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

SECTION – A

 

I  Answer any TEN of the following in about 50 words each:                (10×3=30)

 

 

1. Comment on the life of Tibetan refugees in Delhi.

2.What is the tailor’s opinion about young servants?

3. What do you understand about Jawaharlal Nehru’s personality from your reading of Ved Mehta’s

Between the Two Worlds.

4. What, according to you, is woman’s contribution to the world?
5. What do you understand by “superweeds” and “superpests”?
6. Why are the Tibetan stalls generally flooded with customers?
7. Why is the hero of Another Community unable to sleep at night?
8. How does the postmaster drive away his loneliness in the village?
9. Why are the Shabars in Arjun considered to be indispensable?
10. How is society responsible for the degradation of the Shabar tribe?
11. How is the peacock treated as a symbol in the poem National Bird?
12. What would be the ultimate achievement of man’s life on earth as exemplified by

Sri Aurobindo in the poem Is this the End?

 

 

SECTION – B

 

II  Answer any FIVE of the following in about 100 words each:                (5×6=30)

 

 

13. “Indias are endless.” What kinds of India does Ved Mehta talk about in Between the

Two Worlds?

14. Bring out the serious ecological risks involved in manufacturing genetically engineered crops.
15. Why does the author say that the Tibetan issue is commodified? Explain.
16. Comment on, with examples, Ratan’s affection for the postmaster.
17. Why does the narrator in the story Gifts think that the woman (Anni) at home is innocent?
18. Assess critically Ezekiel’s views on the Indian urban culture.
19. Cite examples from the novel Water that indicate acute water scarcity in Chennai.
20. Write a character sketch of prince Abhijit in Mukta-Dhara.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION – C

 

III  Answer the following in about 300 words each:                             (3×10=30)

 

21. a) How does the postmaster’s resignation affect the life of Ratan?

(OR)

1. b) Describe the plight of peacock in National Bird.

 

22. a) How do Jamuna and Chaya represent two different types of women of India?

(OR)

1. b) Discuss the tribals’ attitude in preserving the environment in Arjun.

 

23. a) How healthy is the interaction of a boy and a girl in a village context? Discuss.

(OR)

1. b) Write an essay on the conditions of animals in an Indian zoo.

 

IV   24. a) Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with suitable                                    prepositions.                                                                               (5×1=5)

 

Now let us put the case in figures. If you have to work—-(a)——twelve hours a    day, you have no freedom at all. If you work eight hours —–(b)—–day you have         four hours a day to do what you like ——(c)——-, subject to the laws ——(d)—-            the land and your possession of money enough to buy an interesting book or pay      for a seat at the pictures, or, on a half-holiday, —–(e)—-a football match, or           whatever your             fancy may be.

 

1. b) Change the following nouns into verbs and frame sentences.       (5×1=5)

                       

               (a) expression     (b) criticism       (c) admission    (d) action    (e) solution.   

         

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U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – GENERAL ENGLISH

FIRST SEMESTER – April 2009

EL 1055 – ENGLISH THROUGH INDIAN REFLECTIVE WRITINGS

 

 

 

Date & Time: 02/05/2009 / 1:00 – 4:00 Dept. No.                                                    Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

SECTION – A

I  Answer any TEN of the following in about 50 words each:                (10 x 3 = 30)

 

1. How is the tailor associated with Ved Mehta’s family?
2. What did Gandhi do to steal his wife’s heart?
3. What is Gandhi’s expectation of a woman?
4. What is a benefit dinner? What is the reason for the benefit dinner mentioned in the text?
5. Why is the hero of the story Another Community not given a name?
6. How does the post master drive away his loneliness in the village?
7. Comment on Ratan’s affection for the post master.
8. What does the Arjun tree symbolize to Ketu and his friends?
9. What is the purpose of the lady’s visit to the town in the story Gifts?
10. What is Ezekiel’s attitude towards religion and dogma in the poem In India?
11. How does the poet feel nostalgic about her native place in the poem Hot Noon in Malabar?
12. How does the girl in the kitchen react on hearing the sound of the airplane?

 

SECTION – B

II  Answer any FIVE of the following in about 100 words each:                (5 x 6 = 30)

 

1. Bring out the impact of Globalization on Indian agriculture and farming.
2. “Indias are endless.” What kinds of India does Ved Mehta talk about in Between the Two Worlds?
3. Describe the life of the Tibetan refugees in Delhi.
4. Attempt a character sketch of the hero of the story Another Community.
5. Assess critically Ezekiel’s views on the Indian urban culture.
6. Describe the treatment meted out to the national bird.
7. Sketch the character of Chaya in Water.

20. Comment on the significant role played by prince Abhijit in Mukta-Dhara.

 

SECTION – C

III  Answer the following in about 300 words each:                             (3 x 10 = 30)

 

21. a) How does the trip to Hardwar become an eye-opener to the author? Discuss.

(OR)

1. b) What are Gandhi’s views on women? Do you agree with them? Give reasons.
2. a) Write an essay on the conditions of working women in India.

(OR)

1. b) Why does the author call the benefit dinner as “commodification of one’s own suffering”?
2. a) “The personality and teachings of Dhananjaya in Mukta-dhara are similar to those of

Mahatma Gandhi.” Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons.

(OR)

1. b) List down the causes for water scarcity and suggest means of procuring more water

meeting the needs of Chennai populaion.

 

IV   24. a) Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with suitable articles and

                  prepositions.                                                  (10 x 1 = 10)

 

In another city there was —1— little girl. On the street she lived —2—, there was a small bookstore, glass-fronted. If she stood —3— her toes, her eyes and nose alone would reach the glass window. It stood —-4—- a swiveling bookcase. A small patch of —5—- blue sky, the moonlight threading through it like embroidery, a boat. ——6—– sea and boat and moonlight blended together —-7—- a mass of blueness. She loved blue very much. Every time she reached —8— street corner, her eyes and nose would press ——–9—– the glass. —-10—- shopkeeper noticed her one day and called her in.

 

 

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U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – GENERAL ENGLISH

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EL 1055/1058 – ENGLISH THROUGH INDIAN REFLECTIVE WRITINGS

 

 

 

Date : 03-05-2012              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

SECTION – A

 

I  Answer any TEN of the following in about 50 words each:                                                 (10×3=30)

 

1. What did Gandhi do to steal his wife’s heart?
2. How does the postmaster drive away his loneliness in the village?
3. Comment on Ratan’s affection for the post master.
4. Consider Arjun tree as a symbol.
5. Explain ‘Superweeds’.
6. Why is the hero of the story Another Community not given a name?
7. What is Gandhi’s expectation of a woman?
8. Why does the author feel that the monk appeared a bit out of place

among the celebrities?

9. What is the purpose of the lady’s visit to the town in the story Gifts?
10. What is the tailor’s opinion about young servants?
11. How does the girl in the kitchen react on hearing the sound of the airplane?
12. What is Ezekiel’s attitude towards religion and dogma in the poem In India?

 

SECTION – B

 

II  Answer any FIVE of the following in about 100 words each:                                          (5×6=30)

 

13. How did Ratan take care of the postmaster when he fell ill?
14. Bring out the impact of Globalization on Indian agriculture and farming.
15. How does Kamala Das feel nostalgic about her native place in the poem

      Hot Noon in Malabar?

16. “Indias are endless.” What kinds of India does Ved Mehta talk about in Between the Two

      Worlds?

17. Write a character sketch of prince Abhijit.
18. Describe Ved Mehta’s visit to Hardwar.

1. Assess critically Ezekiel’s views on the Indian urban culture.
2. Describe the treatment meted out to the national bird.

 

SECTION – C

 

III  Answer the following in about 300 words each:                                                                  (3×10=30)

 

21. a) How did the fears of the hero in Another Community come true? Discuss.

(OR)

1. b) What are Gandhi’s views on women? Do you agree with them? Give reasons.

 

 

22. a) How does Vaidehi portray the problems of an Indian woman in the poem Girl in the Kitchen? Discuss.

(OR)

1. Write an essay on the conditions of working women in India.

 

23. a) Discuss the impact of globalization on Indian agriculture and farming.

(OR)

1. b) Write an essay on the problem of water scarcity in Chennai and suggest ways to solve this problem.

 

IV   24.  Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with suitable   articles and prepositions:                                                                                                                                  (10×1=10)

 

In another city there was —1— little girl. On the street she lived —2—, there was a small bookstore, glass-fronted. If she stood —3— her toes, her eyes and nose alone would reach the glass window. It stood —-4—- a swivelling bookcase. A small patch of —5—- blue sky, the moonlight threading through it like embroidery, a boat. ——6—– sea and boat and moonlight blended together —-7—- a mass of blueness. She loved blue very much. Every time she reached —8— street corner, her eyes and nose would press ——–9—– the glass. —-10—- shopkeeper noticed her one day and called her in.

 

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – GENERAL ENGLISH

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EL 1055 – ENGLISH THROUGH INDIAN REFLECTIVE WRITINGS

 

 

Date : 05/11/2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

SECTION – A

 

I  Answer any TEN of the following in about 50 words each:                                                (10×3=30)

 

1. Explain ‘Superweeds’.
2. Why is the tailor disappointed with the author?
3. What did Gandhi do to steal his wife’s heart?
4. How is the tailor associated with Ved Mehta’s family?
5. What is a benefit dinner? What is the reason for the benefit dinner mentioned in the text?
6. Consider Arjun tree as a symbol.
7. How does the post master drive away his loneliness in the village?
8. How is man’s life different from that of Nature’s? Explain.
9. What is Ezekiel’s attitude towards religion and dogma in the poem In India?
10. Comment on the social background against which the story

Another Community is set.

11. How does the poet feel nostalgic about her native place in the poem Hot Noon in Malabar?
12. What is the purpose of the lady’s visit to the town in Gifts?

 

SECTION – B

 

II  Answer any FIVE of the following in about 100 words each:                                              (5×6=30)

 

13. Describe how Ratan took care of the postmaster when he fell ill.
14. Assess critically Ezekiel’s views on the Indian urban culture?

1. Attempt a character sketch of the hero of the story Another Community.
2. Sketch the character of Chaya in Water.

17. Describe Ved Mehta’s visit to Hardwar.

1. Who, according to Gandhi, is the nobler of the two, man or woman? Why?
2. Describe the treatment meted out to the national bird.
3. “Indias are endless.” What kinds of India does Ved Mehta talk about in Between the Two Worlds?

 

 

SECTION – C

 

III  Answer the following in about 300 words each:                                                                  (3×10=30)

 

21. a) How did the fears of the hero in Another Community come true? Discuss.

(OR)

1. b) How does the trip to Hardwar become an eye-opener to the author? Discuss.

 

22. a) How does Vaidehi portray the problems of an Indian woman in the poem Girl in the Kitchen?

Discuss.

(OR)

1. b) What are Gandhi’s views on women? Do you agree with them? Give reasons.

 

23. a) Discuss the impact of globalization on Indian agriculture and farming.

(OR)

1. b)  Write an essay on the conditions of working women in India.

 

 

IV   24.  Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with suitable             articles and prepositions.                                                                                                                                                 (10×1=10)

 

In another city there was —1— little girl. On the street she lived —2—, there was a small bookstore, glass-fronted. If she stood —3— her toes, her eyes and nose alone would reach the glass window. It stood —-4—- a swiveling bookcase. A small patch of —5—- blue sky, the moonlight threading through it like embroidery, a boat. ——6—– sea and boat and moonlight blended together —-7—- a mass of blueness. She loved blue very much. Every time she reached —8— street corner, her eyes and nose would press ——–9—– the glass. —-10—- shopkeeper noticed her one day and called her in.

 

 

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