MEG08 Indian Literature in English & the Translation M.A Question Bank : uou.ac.in

Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : M.A
Department : English
Subject Code/Name : MEG08 Indian Literature in English & the Translation
Year : II
Document Type : Old Question Papers
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UOU Indian Literature in English Question Paper

MEG-10 (M. A. English)
Final Year Examination 2012
Time : 3 Hours

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Max. Marks : 60
Note : The Question Paper is divided into three Sections, A, B and C. Follow instructions given at the beginning of each section.

Section A

(Long-Answer Questions)
Answer any two questions. Each question carries 15 marks. 2×15 = 30
1. Do you agree with the view that “Tagore’s humanism is visible in his awareness of life’s sufferings and problems.” Discuss.
2. In how many ways can we interpret the symbol of dawn in the opening canto of Savitri? Discuss some of the more important interpretations.

3. Critically analyse the element of irony and satire in The Guide.
4. Discuss Premchand’s portrayal of Indian village life in Godan.

Section B

(Short-Answer Questions)
Answer any four questions. Each question carries 5 marks. 4×5 = 20
1. Discuss briefly the content of Toru Dutt’s poem “Our Casuarina Tree”.
2. Attempt a short critical appreciation of the poem “Night of the Scorpion”.

3. Comment on Anand’s views on Indian caste system in Untouchable.
4. How is Voices in the City related to Calcutta?
5. Comment on the man-woman relationship in The Dark Holds No Terror.

6. Discuss the significance of ‘haveli’ in Inside the Haveli.
7. Comment briefly on the theme of Dattani’s Final Solutions.
8. Write a note on the significance of the title in Abhijnanashakuntalam.

Section C

Objective Questions (Compulsory)
Answer all questions. Each question carries 01 mark. 10×1 = 10
Write True/False against the following :
1. The University of Cambridge conferred the D.Litt. degree (honoris causa) on Tagore.
2. The legend of Savitri is originally told in the Mahabharata.
3. The poem “Night of the Scorpion” appeared in the collection entitled The Exact Name.

Fill in the blanks :
4. The word ‘picaresque’ comes from the Spanish word ______ which means _____
5. My Story is an _______ by _______.
6. Mrichchhakatikam is divided into _______ Acts.

Choose the correct alternative :
7. Toru Dutt’s “Sita” is taken from
a. The Sceptred Flute
b. Ancient Ballads and Legends of Hindustan
c. A Sheaf Gleaned in French Fields
d. None of the above

8. Which one of the following does not figure in Godan?
a. Hori
b. Gabbar
c. Gobar
d. Dhania

9. Mahashweta Devi was the recipient of
a. Ramon Magasaysay award
b. Officier Des Arts et Des Lettres
c. Jnanpith Award
d. All the above

10. The curse of Durvasa occurs in
a. Mrichchhakatikam
b. Abhijnanashakuntalam
c. Savitri
d. “Sita”

Second Year Examination-2015 :
MEG-08 Indian Writing in English and the Translation :
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60
Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks divided into three (03) sections A, B, and C. Attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.

Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. Attempt a critical appreciation of Ezekiel’s poem, “Poet, Lover, Bird-watcher.”
2. Critically examine the theme of Mulk Raj Anand’s ‘Untouchable’.
3. Discuss symbolism in Rama Mehta’s ‘Inside the Haveli’.
4. Make a study of social criticism in Anantamurthy’s ‘Samskara’.

Section – B : (Short Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
1. Write a short note on Tagore’s ‘Gitanjali’.
2. Briefly discuss the theme of Toru Dutt’s ‘Sita’.

3. Justify the title of Raja Rao’s ‘Kanthapura’.
4. Discuss briefly the main characteristics of the Protagonist in R. K. Narayan’s ‘The Guide’.
5. How is the ‘Haveli’ used as a moting in Rama Mehta’s ‘Inside the Haveli’.

6. Comment on the ending of Dattani’s ‘Final Solutions’.
7. How is the title of Sudraka’s “Mrichchakatikam” relevant ?
8. State the author’s point of view in Mahashweta Devi’s ‘Mother of 1084.”