English DSE B.A. 5th Sem Question Paper 2021 (Assam University)
For English Honours students in the 5th Semester, this is the official 2021 Question Paper (Held in 2022) for the Discipline Specific Elective (DSE). The specific course title is Modern Indian Writing in English Translation (Course No.: ENGDSE-501T).
This paper is a must-solve because it covers the major translated texts in your syllabus. You will find specific questions on Munshi Premchand's short story 'The Shroud' (Kafan), Ismat Chughtai's controversial 'The Quilt' (Lihaaf), and the powerful post-war play 'Andha Yug' by Dharamvir Bharati. It also includes poetry analysis for works by Rabindranath Tagore and Amrita Pritam.
Examination Overview
- Course Code: ENGDSE-501T
- Paper Name: Modern Indian Writing in English Translation
- Examination Session: TDC (CBCS) Odd Semester Exam, 2021 (Held in 2022)
- Full Marks: 70
- Pass Marks: 28
- Time Allowed: 3 Hours
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The paper is approximately 6 pages long. We have organized it into two sections to help you navigate between the short questions and the descriptive answers.
Section A: Short Questions (Stories & Poems)
The first few pages cover Section A. These are the 1-mark questions that check your close reading of the texts. Expect questions on characters like Ghisu and Madhav from 'The Shroud', or Begum Jaan from 'The Quilt', along with questions on the context of the prescribed poems.
Section B & C: Descriptive Questions
The final pages cover Section B and C (Long Answers). This section requires detailed analysis. You will see questions asking for a thematic study of 'Andha Yug' (specifically characters like Gandhari), the significance of the title 'The Shroud', and critical notes on novels like 'Untouchable Spring'.
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