MAEN15 Indian Literature In English M.A Question Paper Model : ksoukarnataka.com

College : Karnataka State Open University
Degree : M.A
Department : English
Year : I
Subject : MAEN15 Indian Literature In English
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KSOU Indian Literature In English Question Paper

I YEAR) (M.A_English)
MAEN15
TIME : 03 HOURS
MAX.MARKS : 90

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Note :
1) Answer five questions without omitting any section.
2) All questions carry equal marks.

1. Answer any Two questions on each of the course/ paper for 20 marks
2. Assignment shall be in one’s own hand writing and be written on one side of A4 size sheet
3. Assignment shall be submitted before the term end examination.
4. Assignment on each course/ paper shall be submitted separately.
5. On the facing sheet of the assignment write your name, Reg. No., Contact. No. and address.
6. Using of plastic sheets/ spiral wire to bind the assignment is strictly prohibited
7. All the assignment shall be put in a single cover.
8. Assignment can be submitted either by post or personally to –
The Chairperson
Department of Studies in Law and Research
Karnataka State Open University
Mukthagangothri , Mysore-570

GROUP A

Q.1Attempt a critical analysis of Toru Dutt’s “Savitri”.
Q.2Write a note on the Indian images in the poetry of Sarojini Naidu.
Q.3Discuss Tagore as a mystic poet with reference to The Gitanjali.
Q.4Write short notes on any two of the following:
(i) “In India”
(ii) “After the illness”
(iii) “Looking for a cousin on a Swing”

GROUP B

Q.5How does Mulk Raj Anand deal with the caste system in Untouchable?
Q.6Discuss Margayya –Balu relationship in The Financial Expert.
Q.7Examine the relationship between Ramaswamy and Savithri in The Serpentand The Rope.
Q.8Consider Where Shall We Go This Summer as a psychological novel

GROUP C

Q.9 (a) How do Raja Ram Mohan and Macaulay argue for the relevance of English education to India? Explain.
OR
(b) How does Vivekananda introduce Indian culture to the Western audience?
Q.10 (a) Write a note on Nehru-Gandhi relationship as seen An Autobiolography.
OR
(b) Write a critical note on Nehru’s prison experiences in An Autobiography.

GROUP D

Q.11 (a) How does Gurucharan Das critique the colonial encounter in Larins Sahib?
OR
(b) Write an essay on the historical background of Larins Sahib.
Q.12 (a) How does Karnal dramatiz the qualities of human personality in Hayavadana?
OR
(b) “Imperfection is an inevitable human condition.” Discuss with reference to Hayavadana.

GROUP E

Q.13 What, according to Hiriyanna is Rasa theory?
Q.14 (a) Attempt a critical estimate of the ‘Poets of the Dawn 2’ and ‘The poets of the Dawn 3’?
OR
(b) How is the Indian national movement reflected in Indian novels in English? Discuss.

MEN-15: Indian Literature in English
BLOCK 1:
Unit 1: An Introduction To Indian Literature In English
** Objectives
** Introducing Indian Literature in English
** Indian English: A colonial Phenomenon
** English Education
** Pioneers & Makers of Literature in English
** Journalism & English literature
** Indian English Prose
** Indian Poetry in English
** Indian English Fiction
** Indian English critical scene
** Making it Indian: A Problematic
** Conclusion
** Self check exercises
** Questions for self study
** Key to self check Exercises
** Works Cited

Unit 2: An Introduction To Indian Literature In English
** Objectives
** Introduction
** Defining Indian Writing IN English
** Definitions
** Translations
** Indian Diasporic Writing: A critique
** Expatriates & Immigrants
** Indo –Anglian Literature
** Indo –Anglian Literature Vs Indian Literatures
** In defense of Indian English
** Conclusion
** Self check exercises
** Questions for self study
** Key to self check exercise
** Works cited

Unit 3: Toru Dutt
** Objective
** Introduction
** Toru Lata Turned Toru Dutt: Life & her Works
** A critique of the text
** Shorter Lyrics
** “Our Casurina Tree”
** Sonnet – “The Lotus “
** “France 1870”
** Narrative & descriptive Verse
** “Savitri”
** “savitri” : A Critical Summary
** “ Savitri”: analysis & comments
** “Jogadhya Uma”
** “Prahlad”
** Conclusion
** Self check exercises
** Questions
** Key to self check exercise
** Works cited

Unit 4: Sarojini Naidu
** Objectives
** Introduction
** Sarojini – life & works
** Childhood & Adolescence
** Political career: Struggle for so many freedoms.
** Literacy life
** Titles of poems prescribed
** A critique of sarojini’s poems
** Themes
** Style
** Self check exercises
** Conclusion
** Key to self check exercise
** Questions
** Works cited