Bankura University B.A. Semester - II Examination, 2024
ENGLISH HONOURS (NEP Syllabus)
| Course ID | 20311 |
| Course Code | A/ENG/201/MJC-2 |
| Course Title | Introduction to Indian Classical Literature |
| Time Allowed | 2 Hours |
| Full Marks | 40 |
Instructions: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Answer any one question: 1 × 10 = 10
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- What roles do memory and recognition play in Abhijnanasakuntalam? Justify with reference to the title.
- Explain the dramatic significance of the curse of Durvasa in Abhijnanasakuntalam.
2. Answer any one question: 1 × 10 = 10
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- Write a note on the condition of women as depicted in 'The Dicing'.
- Analyse the ethical dilemma of Karna in 'The Temptation of Karna'.
3. Answer any two questions: 2 × 5 = 10
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- What are the different types of Rasa, according to Bharata? Write briefly on the comic sentiment (hāsya).
- Assess the contribution of Sri Aurobindo to the Indian epic tradition.
- Discuss "Karuna Rasa" and "Rudra Rasa".
- Discuss briefly "Pandavani" and "Kirtana".
4. Answer any five questions: 5 × 2 = 10
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- How did Dushanta describe the beauty of Sakuntala to Madhavya?
- Whom does Sakuntala name as "Sweet-Talker"? Name the other friend of Sakuntala.
- What did the ascetic remind King Dushanta of when he was about to shoot the deer in the play Abhijnanasakuntalam?
- What was the advice given by Kanva to Sakuntala on the eve of her departure for her husband's house?
- Whose hermitage and which river are referred to in Act I of Abhijnanasakuntalam?
- Who is called the "Left-handed Archer" in 'The Temptation of Karna'? What missiles, as predicted by Karna, would be employed by him?
- Why is "Udyoga Parva" so named?
- Who brought Draupadi to the dicing hall and how?
- "Choose a boon from me, Panchali, whatever you wish"- What boon did Panchali ask for from the speaker?
- What are the other names of Karna used in 'The Temptation of Karna'?
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