English Question Paper, Download PDF Question Paper 2021 for B.Sc., B.A 1st Semester Previous years Examination.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology 1st Semester 
English 

Max. Marks: 40 Time allowed: 3 Hours 

NOTE: Attempt all questions.

Section - A 

I. Attempt any two questions each from the Prose and Drama sections in not more than 50-60 words:

(a) How was one of the comers in the garden different from the rest of it?

(b) What happened to the stone angels and the seat of judgement in the chapter 'The Judgement Seat of Vikramaditya"? 

(c) Where were Uncle Podger's coat and handkerchief? How he found the lost things?

(d) In the story Engine Trouble, how did the narrator finally get rid of the engine? 

(e) After reading the play what impression you get of the Battle of Waterloo? 

(f) Analyze the role of Irish ballads and folklore in the play The Rising of the Moon?

II. Attempt following questions in not more than 100-200 words:

a) Discuss the meaning and significance of the title in the story The Judgement Seat of Vikramaditya.

OR

 

Bring out the humour in the 'Uncle Podger Hangs a Picture.

(b) Analyse the character of Corporal Gregory Brewster in the play Waterloo.

OR 

Describe the significance and appropriateness of the title of the play "The Rising of the Moon

III. Match the words in the Column A to their meanings in the Column B. 

Column 'A Column 'B' 

a) A 11 and sundry         i) sea weed 

b) linnet         ii) personal property 

c) chairwoman iii) everybody 

d) Effects iv) a small English bird 

e) kelp        v) woman who does odd jobs

Section - II 

IV. Write a letter to the Editor discussing the accidental deaths owing to traffic rage in your city.

Or 

Write a letter to your friend who has shifted to another city about the changes that have been there in your department after she left.

V. Write a memo to the Lab Assistants of your department, asking them to observe all safety precautions.

VI. What are the different forms of non-verbal communication?