BANKURA UNIVERSITY ENGLISH HONS MJC-2 SUGGESTION
B.A. Semester - II Examination, 2025
ENGLISH
Course ID: 20311
Course Code: A/ENG/201/MJC-2
Course Title: Introduction to Indian Classical Literature (NEP)
Time: 2 Hours
Full Marks: 40
The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.
Answer all the questions.
1. Answer any one question:(1×10 = 10)
a) Consider critically Kalidasa’s portrayal of Śakuntalā in Abhijnanasakuntalam.
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b) Trace the development of love between Duḥṣanta and Śakuntalā as shown in the First Act of the play.
2. Answer any one question:(1×10 = 10)
a) “The Dicing scene is the turning point of the Mahabharata.” — Explain with reference to its narrative and thematic significance.
OR
b) Justify the title “The Temptation of Karna”. How does Krishna attempt to persuade Karna?
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3. Answer any two questions:(2×5 = 10)
a) What is the significance of memory and recognition in Abhijnanasakuntalam?
b) What are the core ideas of Sri Aurobindo about the Indian epic tradition?
c) What is Kirtana? Mention its significance as an oral literary tradition.
d) Briefly explain Śṛṅgāra Rasa and Vīra Rasa with examples.
4. Answer any five questions:(5×2 = 10)
a) What did Duḥṣanta first notice about Śakuntalā when he entered the forest hermitage?
b) Who were Śakuntalā’s two closest companions? How did they support her?
c) What was Kanva’s message to Duḥṣanta about his responsibilities as a husband?
d) Why did Krishna consider Karna the most suitable warrior to replace Arjuna?
e) What were Karna’s reasons for rejecting Krishna’s offer?
f) Name any two powerful weapons Karna mentioned and who they would be used against.
g) What is Pandavani? Mention its cultural role.
h) What did Sri Aurobindo mean by "Renaissance in India"?
i) Mention the name of the hermitage and the river mentioned in Abhijnanasakuntalam.
j) What do you understand by the term Udyoga in Udyoga Parva?
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