B.Sc. ENGLISH (PU) - PAST PAPER 2004

PAPER NO. 1

(YEAR 2004)

Attempt any TWO questions from Section-A.
Section-B is COMPULSORY

SECTION - A

1. (a) "The Open Window" by H.H. Munro is a story full of suspense and irony that keeps the reader's interest alive till the final sentence. Comment. (15)

(b) Write a brief note on the following characters:

(i) Mrs. Sappleton     (ii) Framton Nuttel  (10)

2. (a) Recapitulate Lewis's series of reasons for believing that there is "Law of Nature" that there is "real right or wrong" (Right and Wrong by C.S. Lewis) (15)

(b) Is it right or wrong not to practise ourselves the kind of behaviour we expect from other people? (10)

3. (a) "The Gray Beginnings" by R.L. Carson is an illustration of the scientifically accurate and lyrically beautiful way in which the writer stretches the reader's imagination by revealing the magic and mystery of the sea. Elaborate. (15)

(b) What were the effects of "The Birth of the Moon"? (10)

4. (a) In "The Nature of Science" Ralph Ross says "Science is empirical, rational, general and cumulative; and it is all four at once". Discuss. (15)

(b) How is cumulative process applicable to science and not to art? (10) 

SECTION - B

5. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions. (6+9=15)

     The use of atomic energy has promised vast possibilities for the mankind. In the beginning of this century Einstein advanced the theory that matter is energy and energy is matter and each may be converted into each other. He said that the atom contained vast stores of energy that may be used in a thousand way.

     Today's reactors which obtain energy from the atom are not very efficient machines. They harness only one percent of the total energy available in the atom. Even this energy which is actually obtained from the atom is enormous. It is estimated that energy in one pound uranium is equivalent to that of three million pounds of coal.

     The research in the mysteries of the atom is going on in many countries of the world. It is hoped that before long better and more efficient reactors will be built. These will be able to obtain atomic energy at an economical cost. Atoms provide compact form of fuel which provides a vast amount of energy and it also lasts longer.

     Atomic energy can be used in many ways and for many purposes. It can be used to bring peace and prosperity to the whole of this earth. It can also be used to destroy the world and its inhabitants. It can perform miracles if we have the power and wisdom to use it for peaceful purposes. If we do not possess that wisdom, man has not many years to live on this earth.

Questions:

(i) What theory did Einstein present?

(ii) What sort of reactors are required to obtain a vast amount of energy?

(iii) What are the uses of atomic energy?

(iv) Make a precis of the passage and suggest a suitable title to it.

6. Write a report on the working of "Free Hospital for Children" from a social worker to the Secretary Social Welfare Department. (10)

7. Write an essay of 200 words on ONE of the given topics: (15)

(i) Wasteful Expenditure on Ceremonies

(ii) How to Check Terrorism

(iii) Madar-e-Millat and the Year 2003

(iv) National Unity - Need of the Hour 

8. Translate into English:  (10)