ENGLISH 215 Exam: May 2019

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following was not published in the 1930s?

  • Untouchable
  • My Experiments with Truth (correct)
  • Kanthapura
  • Swami and Friends

What type of questions is featured?

  • Essay
  • Open-ended
  • True/False
  • Multiple Choice (correct)

What is the maximum duration for the group?

  • Unlimited
  • 180
  • 0 (correct)
  • 60

Is question shuffling allowed?

<p>Yes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject name?

<p>ENGLISH 215 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following authors is most closely associated with the non-fiction work My Experiments with Truth?

<p>Mahatma Gandhi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what language was My Experiments with Truth originally written before being translated?

<p>Gujarati (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which novel explores the theme of caste discrimination?

<p>Untouchable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian author is best known for the work Swami and Friends?

<p>R.K. Narayan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these novels uses the stream of consciousness narrative technique?

<p>Kanthapura (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides the narrative style, what is another distinguishing feature?

<p>Setting in a specific historical period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Untouchable, what is the protagonist Bakha's occupation?

<p>Sweeper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the novels uses the perspective of a child to depict colonial India?

<p>Swami and Friends (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of My Experiments with Truth?

<p>Personal philosophy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the text that is a work of non-fiction.

<p>My Experiments with Truth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which novel features the Indian independence movement?

<p>Kanthapura (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the section type?

<p>Online (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which setting is a common backdrop for R.K. Narayan's novels, including Swami and Friends?

<p>The fictional town of Malgudi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these novels is known for its detailed portrayal of a rural South Indian village and its transformation during the independence movement?

<p>Kanthapura (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the historical context, which text challenges the rigid social hierarchies of the time?

<p>Both B and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the listed texts offers the most direct insight into the philosophical underpinnings of the Indian independence movement?

<p>My Experiments with Truth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many questions are there?

<p>17 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides Untouchable, which other novel by Mulk Raj Anand also deals with the socio-economic issues?

<p>Coolie (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If one were to examine the influence of Gandhian philosophy in these novels, which would most directly reflect his principles of non-violent resistance (Satyagraha)?

<p>Kanthapura (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when the single line question option is set to 'No'?

<p>The question may span multiple lines. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which historical period is 'Swami and Friends' set?

<p>Colonial India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the Group Minimum Duration?

<p>It must be exactly 180 minutes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which novel primarily uses a puranic style of storytelling, blending myth and reality to convey a narrative of social and political awakening?

<p>Kanthapura (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the 'Display Number Panel' is set to 'Yes', what does this imply for the test-takers?

<p>The test-takers can see a numbered list of all questions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the provided texts would offer the best understanding of the social conditions and challenges faced by the 'Dalit' community in pre-independence India?

<p>Untouchable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Group All Questions' being set to 'No'?

<p>Questions can be answered in any order. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if 'Revisit allowed for view?' is answered 'No'?

<p>A candidate cannot review answered questions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the Group Maximum Duration is 0, and the Group Minimum Duration is 180, which statement is correct?

<p>There is a problem with the data. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Kanthapura

A novel by Raja Rao, published in 1938, set in a village named Kanthapura in British India, and it narrates the impact of the independence movement on the village.

Untouchable

A novel by Mulk Raj Anand, published in 1935, addresses the issue of untouchability in India, portraying the life of a sweeper.

Swami and Friends

A novel by R. K. Narayan, published in 1935, tells the story of a group of schoolboys and their adventures in the fictional town of Malgudi.

My Experiments with Truth

The autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, covering his life from early childhood through 1921, detailing his pursuit of truth and his experiences with non-violent resistance.

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Study Notes

  • The ENGLISH 215 exam occurred on May 27, 2019, Shift 2 SET 1.
  • The exam duration was 180 minutes.
  • The total marks for the exam were 100.
  • The answer key was shared with delivery engine.
  • The actual answer key was available.
  • The group number was 1.
  • The group ID was 12820623.
  • The group maximum duration was 0.
  • The group minimum duration was 180.
  • Revisit for view and edit were not allowed.
  • Break time was 0.
  • Group marks were 100.
  • Part A's section ID was 12820639.
  • Section number was 1.
  • Section type was online and mandatory.
  • The number of questions was 17.
  • The number of questions to be attempted was 17.
  • Section marks were 100.
  • The number panel was displayed.
  • Questions were not grouped.
  • Sub-section number was 1.
  • Sub-section ID was 12820652.
  • Question shuffling was allowed.
  • The first question's ID was 1282061259.
  • The question type was MCQ, with no option shuffling and vertical orientation.
  • Each correct answer was worth 3 marks, and there were 0 marks for wrong answers.
  • The question asked which of Kanthapura, Untouchable, Swami and Friends, or My Experiments with Truth was not published in the 1930s.

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