University : Solapur University
Question Paper: Previous Years Question Papers in Text format
Subject - Paper III: ENGLISH
Course : BA II Examination
Semester : III
Exam Year : 2014
Solapur University Question Papers
B.A. – II (Sem. – III) Examination, 2014
ENGLISH (Optional) (Paper – III)
Indian Writings in English
Day and Date : Saturday, 17-5-2014 Max. Marks : 50
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
1. Rewrite the following sentences by choosing the correct alternative from those
given below : 10
1) The name of Rani’s husband is ______________
a) Kappanna b) Appanna c) Naga d) Cobra
2) ______________ is the son of Kurudavva.
a) Appanna b) Cobra c) Kappanna d) The man
3) Kurudavva does not like Appanna going to ______________
a) The elders b) Rani’s parents
c) The ant-hill d) A concubine
4) ______________ gives Rani the pieces of root.
a) Kurudavva b) Rani’s mother
c) Appanna d) Kappanna
5) The play Nagamandala has ______________ endings.
a) two b) four c) three d) five
6) The Railway Clerk’s ______________ is always asking for more money.
a) boss b) wife c) friend d) child
7) Four ______________ were rubbing the hot tar on the streets.
a) women b) lepers
c) male workers d) drivers
8) Every ______________ in Jejuri is worshipped as God.
a) crop b) priest c) crack d) stone
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9) The eunuchs danced on a ______________ day.
a) hot summer b) cold winter
c) wet rainy d) funeral
10) The archbishop closed the Church doors to the ______________
a) Peasants b) Landlords
c) Christian people d) Bishops
2. Write answers to the following questions (any five) : 10
1) How does Kurudavva describe Rani ?
2) What was Rani’s reaction to see blood-red curry ?
3) What does the cobra do when Appanna goes out ?
4) How did the Railway Clerk do his duty ?
5) What is the central idea of the poem “A Scratch” ?
6) Describe the conflict between the landlords and the peasants in Varca.
3. A) Explain the following with reference to the context (any two) : 6
1) Don’t be afraid. I am called Kurudavva, because I am blind. Your Mother-in-law and I were like sisters.
2) Oh my God ! What horrible mess is this ? Blood. Perhaps poison. Shall I serve him this ?
3) Yes, my husband and this king Cobra. Except for these two, I have not touched any one of the male sex. If I lie, let the Cobra bite me.
B) Answer the following questions briefly (any two) : 4
1) How does Rani prove her fidelity ?
2) What is the second ending of the play “Nag-Mandala” ?
3) Describe the sad plight of the eunuchs in the poem “The Dance of Eunuchs.”
4. Answer any one of the following questions. 10
1) Write a note on the character – sketch of Appanna.
2) Comment on the relationship between Rani and Naga.
5. Answer the following question : 10
Write critical appreciation of the poem – “The Railway Clerk”.
Question Paper: Previous Years Question Papers in Text format
Subject - Paper III: ENGLISH
Course : BA II Examination
Semester : III
Exam Year : 2014
Solapur University Question Papers
B.A. – II (Sem. – III) Examination, 2014
ENGLISH (Optional) (Paper – III)
Indian Writings in English
Day and Date : Saturday, 17-5-2014 Max. Marks : 50
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
1. Rewrite the following sentences by choosing the correct alternative from those
given below : 10
1) The name of Rani’s husband is ______________
a) Kappanna b) Appanna c) Naga d) Cobra
2) ______________ is the son of Kurudavva.
a) Appanna b) Cobra c) Kappanna d) The man
3) Kurudavva does not like Appanna going to ______________
a) The elders b) Rani’s parents
c) The ant-hill d) A concubine
4) ______________ gives Rani the pieces of root.
a) Kurudavva b) Rani’s mother
c) Appanna d) Kappanna
5) The play Nagamandala has ______________ endings.
a) two b) four c) three d) five
6) The Railway Clerk’s ______________ is always asking for more money.
a) boss b) wife c) friend d) child
7) Four ______________ were rubbing the hot tar on the streets.
a) women b) lepers
c) male workers d) drivers
8) Every ______________ in Jejuri is worshipped as God.
a) crop b) priest c) crack d) stone
SLR-A – 104
9) The eunuchs danced on a ______________ day.
a) hot summer b) cold winter
c) wet rainy d) funeral
10) The archbishop closed the Church doors to the ______________
a) Peasants b) Landlords
c) Christian people d) Bishops
2. Write answers to the following questions (any five) : 10
1) How does Kurudavva describe Rani ?
2) What was Rani’s reaction to see blood-red curry ?
3) What does the cobra do when Appanna goes out ?
4) How did the Railway Clerk do his duty ?
5) What is the central idea of the poem “A Scratch” ?
6) Describe the conflict between the landlords and the peasants in Varca.
3. A) Explain the following with reference to the context (any two) : 6
1) Don’t be afraid. I am called Kurudavva, because I am blind. Your Mother-in-law and I were like sisters.
2) Oh my God ! What horrible mess is this ? Blood. Perhaps poison. Shall I serve him this ?
3) Yes, my husband and this king Cobra. Except for these two, I have not touched any one of the male sex. If I lie, let the Cobra bite me.
B) Answer the following questions briefly (any two) : 4
1) How does Rani prove her fidelity ?
2) What is the second ending of the play “Nag-Mandala” ?
3) Describe the sad plight of the eunuchs in the poem “The Dance of Eunuchs.”
4. Answer any one of the following questions. 10
1) Write a note on the character – sketch of Appanna.
2) Comment on the relationship between Rani and Naga.
5. Answer the following question : 10
Write critical appreciation of the poem – “The Railway Clerk”.
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