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5. (a) Analyze the role of Krishna in "Andha Yug" by
Dharamveer Bharti.` IIow does his character Your Roll No ...............
embody the ideals of dharma and righteousness
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amidst the cbaos and destruction of the H
Mahabharata war? What lessons can be drawn
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from Krishna's interactions with other characters
in the play? Name of the Paper : Indian Writing i.n English
Or Translation
(I)) In what ways does Muktibodh's treatment of the Name of the Course : B.A. ¢rogramme) Englfsh -
void reflect existentialist philosophy and its
DSC
concerns with meaninglessness and alienation?
Semester :IV
6. (a)"Joseph Macwan's novel `Th6 Stepchild'
Duration : 3 Hours
challenges the otherness in one's own country." Maximum Marks : 90
Discuss.
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(6) "Theme dictates form." Discuss this in the context
1. Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt
of Thangjam lbopishak's poetry.
of this question paper.
7. (a)Explore how modern Indian literature, as
2. This question paper contains 2 parts. Both parts are
translated, delves into the theme of violence by
compulsory.
analyzing any two selected texts from the course.
Candidates have to answer ALL the questions in Part
Or
A and ANY THREE questions in Part 8.
(b) The subjugation of women has been brought to
the light through literature. Discuss this analysing
4. Questions in Pal.t A carry 10 marks each and
any two texts from your prescribed syllabus.
questions in Part 8 carry 20 marks each.
(3000)
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3. (a) Identify, contexualise, and critically comment-
PART A
Such a land is in the news; a land much talked
about. The moon shines at night; the sun shines in
1. (a) Explain with reference to context:
the afternoon. There is no problem about poverty;
"In winter when I put a quilt over myself its
dearth of food and clothes is unknown.
shadows on the wall seem to sway like an
elephant. That sets my mind racing into the Or
labyrinth of times past. `Memories come crowding
in.„ (b) Critically discuss why Amrita Pritam implores
Waris Shah "to speak up from his grave, and turn
Or over a page of the Book of Love".
(b) Write a short note on Shambandhu Mohanty's
PART 8
character in the story `Rebati' by Fakir Mohan
senapati.
4. (a) Critically assess Premchand's portrayal of rural
2. Explain with reference to context : life and poverty in "The Shroud." How does the
[Link] capture the harsh realities faced by
(a) Today now that our games are done marginalized communities in India, and what
What's this I suddenly s`ee? insights does it offer into the social and economic
Unmoving sky, the silent moon and sun, challenges of the time?
the world so humbly waiting at `your feet. Or
Or
@) Ismat Chugtai's "Lihaaf'. exposes the hypocritical
` and patri`archal nature of the higher middle class
(b) I am so very far from you people,
north Indian Muslim society. Comment.
My fires are so very different from yours,
That what's poison for you is food for me.
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