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Henry Derozio into the limelight of the intellectual
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discipline in the context of England and colonial
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1. The British education policy in colonial India was 20
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2. Discuss the circumstances that led to the 20

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late 18th and early 19th Century, with special

reference to Henry Derozio.
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English, the discussion should be on 'English' and
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Raptiohan's Wife.
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5. Discuss, in brief, the problems of teaching and 20
learning English Literature in the post colonial
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6. Critically examine Premchand's role and 20
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institutionalisation of English Literature in Indian
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Universities in Pre - Independence India.
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and how does it relate to literature and literary
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English in India ? In what ways does he defend

his position vis-a-vis the orientalist position on
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SECTION-B
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3. What do you understand by the concept of 20
'transgression' in Bankim ? Would you consider
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Matangini as a transgressive woman ?
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4. Do you agree that the choice of English over Hindi 20
as the language of official communication
enhance the prestige of official correspondence.
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Discuss the Role of English Literature in English 20
Language Teaching.
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6. The selection and production of the English Text 20

book should be an apolitical activity. Discuss.
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7. Trace the impact of social changes an English 20

literature from the 18th century to the present time.
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8. Discuss the contribution of Tagore towards 20
forming a new radical canon in Indian writing.
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Dalit Literature ? Give reasoned answer with
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imperialism in the twentieth century'. Do you
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agree with this statement ? Support your answer

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2. Why and how did English come to be introduced 20

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in nineteenth century India ?

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3. Discuss the influence of Raja Rammohan Roy's 20
English writings on the other Indian writers of
the early nineteenth century, writing in English.
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4. Why did Michael Madhusudan Dutt stop 20
writing in English and start writing in Bengali
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midway through his career as a writer ?
5. How far is Matangini seen as trangressive and 20

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threatening ? Does the novel justify her violation
of her marriage ? Or do you find contradictory
signals in the text ?
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6. What should be our attitude towards an English 20

that 'deviates' from the British norms of English ?
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7. Write a short essay on the importance and role of 20

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English in modern India.

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SECTION - C
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8. Mention the factors that led to canon-Formation 20
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World Literature.
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9. What do you understand by the terms 'base' and 20
'super structure'? Are they relevant in today's
state of literary theory ?
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What are the issues and problems in the
construction of a feminist canon of Indian
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English Writing ?
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SECTION-A

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his Minute on Indian Education, to advocate the

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2. Comment on the changed attitude of the Indian 20

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middle class towards English in the nineteen

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3. Give a detailed account of the character of Michael 20
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Madhusudan Dutt's literary outputs in English.
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4. Why did Bankim choose to write his first novel in 20
English ? What role does the choice of language
play in the writing of a novel, particularly when
one of the available languages enjoys social
power ?
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5. Discuss the priviledged position of English in the 20
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context of translation of literary texts.
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discipline in the context of England and that of

colonial India.
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imperialism and canon formation.

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8. What kind of canon does Miller's argument 20
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suggest ? Or is it an attack on all canons? Discuss.
9. Compare Premchand's writing with that of Mulk 20
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Raj Anand and Raja Rao and investigate the ways
in which they come to terms with the problem of
language and reader from their respective
positions.
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10. How does Said define Orientalism ? What are
the flaws, or loop holes, in Said's argument ? Do
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they seriously undermine his argument ?
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December, 2013
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1. Discuss the social context in which English was 20

introduced in India in the nineteenth century.
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reference to Raja Rammohan Roy and Henry

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3. Discuss Bankimchandra Chatterjee's 'Rajmohan's 20

wife' as a novel of social reform.
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4. Discuss how the use of English in India is 20

accompanied by prestige and power ?
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5. Is language an instrument of empowerment? 20
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Discuss with reference to English in the Indian
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6. How did the formation of the 'canon' in English 20
studies happen in India ? Explain.
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7. Discuss Premchand and Mulk Raj Anand as 20
writers symbolising change.
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In what ways did Said's 'Orientalism' open up
the field of post colonial studies ?
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Note : Answer any five questions. All Questions cart)) equal marks.
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Discuss this journey of English from hostility to
acceptance in 21st century India.
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2. Discuss the role of Michael Madhusudan Dutt and 20
Tom Dutt in the consolidation of Indian writing in
English.
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3. Rajmohan's wife is a seminal landmark in the 20

literary map of nineteenth century India. Discuss.
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4. In today's global context, 'Englishes' rather than 20

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'English' seems more appropriate. Discuss.

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5. How can English studies in India be made relevant 20

to the existing conditions? Elaborate.
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6. Critically examine the concept of 'exploding the 20
canon'.
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Gitanjali.
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8. What is 'de-colonising the mind'? Explain. 20
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December, 2014
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Time : 3 hours
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Note : Attempt five questions in all. Sections A and C are

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1. What are the arguments made by T.B. Macaulay

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"English played a highly significant role in the

definition of Indian culture." Comment. 20
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2. Write short notes on the following : 2x10=20

(a) The influence of the global market on
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English Studies in India.

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The impact of critical theory on the study of
literature.
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SECTION B
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3. Comment on the literary legacy of Henry
Derozio.
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4. What do you think of Bankim's treatment of
marriage in Rajmohan's Wife ? Explain.
5. What role does "prestige" play in the choice of
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English as a means of communication ?
Do you see any relation between canon

formation and economic systems in a given
society ?
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7. Compare Premchand's writing with that of

Mulk Raj Anand and investigate the ways in
which the two represent social issues.
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SECTION C
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8. Point out the important emphases in Edward
Said's argument in Orientalism.
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9. What do you understand by the phrase
`decolonisation of the mind' ? Explain.
10. How can neo-colonialism be resisted according to

Namwar Singh ?
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Note : Attempt five questions in all; one from Section A,
three from Section B, and one from Section C. All
questions carry equal marks.
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SECTION A .
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1. Examine the process in which the English

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gained support and consolidation in

post-Independence India. 20
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Orientalist position on Indian Education. 20
2. Discuss the privileged position of English in the

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context of translation of literary texts. 20
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SECTION B
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3. Attempt a critical analysis of Michael
Madhusudan Dutt's The Captive Ladie and King
Porus. 20
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4. Discuss Bankim's Rajmohan's Wife as a novel
that strengthens the moral values of the time
when it was composed. 20
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What does "Nativisation of English" mean in the
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"exploding the canon" ? Explai n. 20
7. What are the issues and problems in the

construction of a feminist canon in Indian
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English writing ? 20
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8. Why does Aijaz Ahmad consider it impossible to
construct Third World Literature as a category ? 20
9. Why does Chinua Achebe select Joseph Conrad's
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Heart of Darkness to analyse western
representations of Africa ? 20
10. Do you agree with Jan Mohamed's view of
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Forster's A Passage to India ? Give reasons. 20
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MEG 10 : ENGLISH STUDIES IN INDIA
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Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry
equal marks.
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1. Trace the progress of English to its present

position of privilege in India. 20
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2. Critically analyse the major concerns of Indian

English writing in the late 18th and early 19th
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3. Do you think Bankim's sense of morality is

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Rajmohan's Wife ? Elaborate. 20
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writing of a novel ? Explain with illustrations. 20
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literary writing ? Explain. 20
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6. What does nativisation of English mean in the
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7. Discuss the issues and problems that emerge
while evolving the feminist canon in Indian
English writing. 20
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What is the importance of a Dalit Consciousness'
in Dalit writing ? Explain. 20
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9. What according to Edward Said is Orientalism ?
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in the early 20 th century Indian context. 20

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MEG-10 ; ENGLISH STUDIES IN INDIA
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1. Attempt a critical interpretation of Macaulay's
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attack on the conventional pattern of education

in India. 20
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2. Assess the contribution of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

to Indian English writing. 20
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3. Has Bankim Chandra been able to capture

19th century India 'realistically' in Rajmohan's
Wife ? Discuss. 20
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4. Is theory useful in the study of literature in the

classroom ? Give a reasoned answer. 20
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5. Discuss the role of the Hindu College with
reference to Henry Derozio. Give examples from
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Derozio's works. 20
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6. "F.R. Leavis and C.S. Lewis take up different
positions with respect to English literature."
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Discuss. 20
7. Attempt a critique of the fictional works in

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and Non-Native Englishes. 20
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3 from Section B and 1 from Section C. All
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1. Outline the growth and evolution of English

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studies in India from the nineteenth century to

the end of the twentieth century. 20
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2. English is associated with the values of

imperialism at the present time. Do you agree ?
Discuss. 20
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3. Macaulay's advocacy for the introduction of

English in India was actually a tool of
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socio-political control. Critically examine the

Minute in the light of this statement. 20
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SECTION B
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4. Can English be made the medium of instruction
in the post-Independence India ? Discuss. 20
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5. Discuss in brief the rationale of Bankim's
decision to write his first novel in English. 20
6. Discuss the role of English as a language o f
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empowerment in the Indian society today. 20
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7. Discuss in brief the various stages of Teaching of
English Literature in India. 20
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8. Discuss the debate over English language and

English studies in India in the post-Independence
period. 20
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SECTION C
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9. Discuss the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the
formation of a new canon in India. 20
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10. Discuss in brief the contribution of Tagore in the
formation of a new radical canon in Indian
writing. 20
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11. Using any two feminist writers you have studied,
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discuss the growth of women's literature in
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three questions from Section B and one question
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1. Write an essay on the orientalist position

vis-a-vis Indian education prior to the
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introduction of English in India. 20
2. "English has changed from a language of the

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colonial masters to a language of the privileged

in India today." Do you agree ? Give reasons to
support your answer. 20
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3. Discuss the various phases that marked the
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introduction of English Studies in India between
1947 — 2004. 20
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4. Did the Hindu College, Calcutta have a role to
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play in the propagation of English Studies in
India ? Explain. 20
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5. Examine Toni Dutt's contribution to women's
writing in India. 20
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6. Discuss the contribution of Michael
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In Bankim's Rajmohan's Wife, we see a critique
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of nineteenth century culture in India. Discuss. 20

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8. Bring out the link between language teaching

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background, does English still have a secure

future in the country ? Discuss. 20
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10. Comment on the role of publishing houses in

promoting English in India. 20
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11. Do the contributions of F.R. Leavis and
C.S. Lewis to the making of a literary canon,
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differ ? Give a reasoned answer. 20
12. Critically examine the new radical canon

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emerging from the writings of Tagore,
Premchand and Mulk Raj Anand. 20
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English in post-Independence India. 20

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1. Comment on the circumstances in which English

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was introduced in nineteenth century India. 20

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2. What is the contribution of the social reform

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English studies ? Explain. 20
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3. What do you understand by the term
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"nativisation" of English in the context of Indian
English ? Give examples. 20
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4. Examine the formation of English Literature as
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a discipline in the context of Colonial India. 20
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5. Discuss Bankim's depiction of the institution of
marriage in Rajmohan's Wife. 20
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6. Discuss the contribution of Henry Louis. Vivian
Derozio to Indian English writing. 20
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Critically examine Rabindra.nath Tagore's
contribution to the development of an Indian
canon. 20
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distinct feminist canon in Indian English

writing. 20
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9. Bring out the salient features of Dalit Aesthetics

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S.K. Limbale. 20
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racist representation of Africa in Conrad's Heart

of Darkness ? Elaborate. 20
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11. What does the term "de-colonising the mind"
mean and how does it relate to literature and
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literary theory ? 20
12. Discuss Namvar Singh's views on Tagore's Gora
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and Ananthamurthy's Samskara.
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understand post-colonial studies. 20

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14. What arguments does Aijaz Ahmad give against

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are necessarily ... national allegories" ? Explain. 20

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1. How did English and English studies come to be
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introduced in India ? 20
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Calcutta propagated English studies in India ?

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3. Examine Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's

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influence_ on the social ethos of the Age. 20
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4. Did Michael Madhusudan Dutt and Toru Dutt
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literature ? Discuss with reference to their

poetry. 20
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in nineteenth century India ? Elucidate. 20
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6. Does the choice of English over Hindi as the
language of official communication enhance the
quality of official correspondence ? 20
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7. In what way did Leavis contribute to the making
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C.S. Lewis's contribution ? Explain. 20
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canon to its context ? Give reasons. 20
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9. Bring out the radicalism in Tagore's The Home

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10. Bring out the salient features of Dalit Aesthetics

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English poetry. 20
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help in representing India ? Discuss. 20
4. What gave a push to the use of English in India

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in post-Independence years ? Explain. 20

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English Language Teaching. 20
6. Discuss Namvar Singh's views on Tagore's Gora
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and Ananthamurthy's Samskara. 20
7. Do you agree with the view that only a Dalit by
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reasons. 20
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1. Explain, how has English Studies in India

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2. Is there a conflict between Indian literatures

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and Indian writing in English ? What do you

think ? Support your answer with examples. 20
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3. Would it be correct to call Ram Mohan Roy a

"Pre-eminent promoter of Indian English
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Letters" ? Discuss. 20
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4. Comment on the literary works/legacy of

Michael Madhusudan Dutt. 20
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5. Discuss the melodramatic elements in
Rajmohan's Wife. 20
6. How does bilingualism influence the use of
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English in India ? Elucidate. 20
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8. Critique the idea of a feminist canon of Indian
English writing. 20
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MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN
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ENGLISH (MEG)
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June, 2020
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Note :Attempt any five questions. All questions

carry equal marks.
1. Under what circumstances was English

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introduced in the nineteenth century in India ?

20
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2. Can Toru Dutt be considered to be the earliest

Indian English woman writer ? 20
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3. How has Bankim characterised Matogini in

Rajmohan's Wife ? 20
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4. Explain the process of evolution of English as a

world language. 20
P. T. O.
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5. How can English studies be made relevant to
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our society ? 20
6. What forces led to the formation of the Canon ?
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7. What are the salient features of Dalit Writing ?
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20
8. How should a colonial/colonialist literature be
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analyzed, in post-colonial terms ? 20
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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
IN ENGLISH
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February, 2021
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equal marks.
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1. Why do you think English was marginalised

during the Indian National Movement ? 20
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2. Comment on Michael Madhusudan Dutt’s

contribution to Indian Writing in English. 20
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3. Examine Bankim’s treatment of marriage based

on your reading of Rajmohan’s Wife. 20
NO
4. What do you think are the general features that

create a demarcation between the Indian variety
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of English and other varieties. 20

MEG-10 1 P.T.O.
5. Discuss in detail the various dimensions of TELI
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(Teaching English Literature in India). 20
6. What do you understand by the term ‘‘exploding
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the canon’’ ? 20
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7. How does Premchand’s fiction differ from that of
his contemporaries ? 20
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tG
8. Critically evaluate Said’s definition of Orientalism. 20
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UA
NO
IG
MEG-10 2
[2]
4. Examine Bankim’s views on the reformist

movements of his time. 20
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN 5. Do you think there is a certain ‘prestige’

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attached to the English Language ? Discuss. 20
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6. How do you think English Studies in India
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June, 2021 could be made relevant in our society today ?
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Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100 7. Distinguish between the academic positions
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taken by Leavis and Lewis with respect to
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions
e English Literature. 20
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carry equal marks. 8. Would you consider ‘Third World’ literature to
1. Comment on Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s Letter to
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Lord Amherst.
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20
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A
Or
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Discuss C. E. Trevelyan’s On the Education of
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the People of India.
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2. Examine the differences between the
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Radhakrishnan Commission (1948-49) and the
Kothari Commission (1964-66). 20
3. Comment on Toru Dutt’s literary legacy for us

today. 20 MEG–10
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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
IN ENGLISH
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December, 2021
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Note : Attempt one question from each section.

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This paper contains three sections. The other two
questions may be from any of the three sections.
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All questions carry equal marks. You have to
answer five questions in all.
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SECTION A
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1. Comment on Macaulay’s advocacy of the

introduction of English in India. 20
UA
2. What were Rammohan’s views on the role of

English studies in India ? 20
NO
3. How did the English language gain support and

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consolidation in post-independent India ? 20
MEG-10 1 P.T.O.
4. Examine the significance of The Dutt Family
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Album in the context of Indian English writing. 20
5. How has Matangini been portrayed in
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Rajmohan’s Wife ? 20
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6. Examine the melodramatic elements in
Rajmohan’s Wife. 20
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UA
NO
IG
MEG-10 2
SECTION B
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7. How does bilingualism influence the use of
English in India ? Give examples. 20
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8. Analyse the communicability of Indians writing
in English. 20
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9. Examine briefly the process of evolution of
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English as a world language. 20
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11. Elaborate upon language politics in India. 20
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ss
UA
NO
IG
MEG-10 3 P.T.O.
SECTION C
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12. What is the link between imperialism and canon
formation ? 20
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13. Discuss the importance of ‘Dalit Consciousness’
in the context of Dalit aesthetics. 20
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14. Would you agree that ‘Third World’ literature is
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now a part of established English writings ? 20
tG
15. How, according en to Namvar Singh, can
neo-colonialism be resisted ? Do you agree ? Give
a reasoned answer. 20
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ss
UA
NO
IG
MEG-10 4
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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN
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ENGLISH (MEG)
ur
June, 2022
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Note : Attempt one question from Section A and

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one question from Section B. Attempt three
other questions from either of the Sections.

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All questions carry equal marks. You have to

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answer five questions in all.
Section—A
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1. What were CE Trevelyan‟s ideas “On the

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Education of the People of India” ? 20
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2. Examine the Kothari Commission Report of
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1964-66 critically. 20
3. Do you agree that „English can help achieve

equality and justice in today‟s India‟ ? Discuss.
u.c
20
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4. Comment on the influence of Raja Ram Mohan
Roy‟s writings on Indian English writers.
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Section—B
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5. Examine Michael Madhusudan Dutt‟s literary
output critically, reflecting on why he stopped
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writing in English and started writing in
Bengali. 20
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6. You think the choice of language in writing a

novel makes a difference, especially when one of
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the available languages enjoys social prestige ?

Discuss in the context of Rajmohun’s Wife. 20
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7. Is there an „Indianness‟ in Indian English ?

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Illustrate. 20
8. Critically examine diasporic writing in English.

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20
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9. Do you think English has a privileged position
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in the context of translation of literary texts ?
Explain. 20
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10. Would you agree that English studies in India
is relevant to our society ? Discuss. 20
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11. Take any two women writers (either discussed
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in your course or of your choice) and examine
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how they contribute to the corpus of women‟s
writing in India. 20
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12. How does language play a role in cultural

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colonization ? 20
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UA
NO
IG
MEG–10
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MASTER OF ARTS (MEG)
u.c
December, 2022
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tG
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions
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carry equal marks.
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1. Critically analyse the circumstances in which
English was introduced into India.

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2. Discuss the contribution of the Social Reform

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Movement to the institution of English
studies.
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3. “English which started off as the language of

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the colonial masters, till today continues as the
language of the elite.” To what extent do you

IG
agree or disagree ?
P. T. O.
[2]
4. How can English be ‘nativised’ ? Will this affect
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the prestige status of the language ?
Analyse.
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5. How has the learning-teaching of English
literature become a vehicle of ideological
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transformation ? Discuss.
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6. How do you think literature and social forces
are connected ? Comment.

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7. Explain in brief Rabindranath Tagore’s role as
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a writer in India in the early 20th century.

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8. How is the theory of decolonizing the mind put
into practice ? Attempt a critical note.

ss
UA
NO
IG
MEG–10
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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN
ENGLISH (MEG)
u.c
ur
June, 2023
Time : 3 Hours
tG Maximum Marks : 100
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Note : (i) Attempt any five questions.
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(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

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1. Despite initial hurdles, why has English been

able to achieve widespread acceptance in India
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in the 20th century ?
2. Examine in brief the role of English Literature

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in English language teaching.
3. Discuss in brief the literary legacy of either

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Toru Dutt or Michael Madhusudan Dutt.
4. What were the circumstances that led to the

emergence of English writings by Indian
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writers ?
P. T. O.
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5. Discuss English as a language of empowerment

in our society.
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6. What forces led to (a) the formation of a literary
canon and (b) the ‘exploding’ of the canon ?
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7. What is the Dalit canon ? What are the
difficulties in formulating a canon for Dalit
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Literature ? Discuss.
8. Why does Achebe select Conrad’s Heart of
tG
Darkness to analyze western racist
representation of Africa ? Analyze.
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m
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UA
NO
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MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME

Attempt any three questions from this section :

Discuss the role of the Hindu college in bringing 20

Attempt any one question from this section :

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2. Discuss the circumstances that led to the 20

late 18th and early 19th Century, with special

3. Instead of focussing on 'native' and 'non - native' 20

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

1. How does Macaulay defend the introduction of 20

English in India ? In what ways does he defend

2. Assess Toru Dutt's literary output in English with 20

reference either to her translation or her poetry.

6. The selection and production of the English Text 20

7. Trace the impact of social changes an English 20

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Attempt any one question.

1. 'English is associated with the value system of 20

agree with this statement ? Support your answer

2. Why and how did English come to be introduced 20

in nineteenth century India ?

5. How far is Matangini seen as trangressive and 20

6. What should be our attitude towards an English 20

7. Write a short essay on the importance and role of 20

English in modern India.

MEG-10 : ENGLISH STUDIES IN INDIA

Time : 3 hours ntG Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt five questions in all. Section-A and

Attempt any one question from this section.

his Minute on Indian Education, to advocate the

2. Comment on the changed attitude of the Indian 20

middle class towards English in the nineteen

6. Examine the formation of English Literature as a 20

discipline in the context of England and that of

7. Write a short essay on the links between 20

imperialism and canon formation.

9. Compare Premchand's writing with that of Mulk 20

MEG-10 : ENGLISH STUDIES IN INDIA

1. Discuss the social context in which English was 20

2. Discuss the circumstances that led to the 20

reference to Raja Rammohan Roy and Henry

3. Discuss Bankimchandra Chatterjee's 'Rajmohan's 20

4. Discuss how the use of English in India is 20

MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks :100

3. Rajmohan's wife is a seminal landmark in the 20

4. In today's global context, 'Englishes' rather than 20

'English' seems more appropriate. Discuss.

5. How can English studies in India be made relevant 20

Note : Attempt five questions in all. Sections A and C are

Attempt any one question from the following :

1. What are the arguments made by T.B. Macaulay

in his Minute on Indian Education ? Explain. 20

"English played a highly significant role in the

2. Write short notes on the following : 2x10=20

English Studies in India.