Punjab University 2010-2nd Year B.A English Elective - : B,:- , - Question Paper

B.A.2nd year

ENGLISH (Elective) - Paper:B


Time Allowed:Three Hours] [Maximum Marks:90

Note:- (i) All ques. are compulsory.

(ii) Parts of a ques. should be attempted 1 after a different.

1. Write an essay of about 250-300 words on any 1 of the subsequent topics:

(a) The menace of dowry in modern India.

(b) The impact of movies on the fashion-conscious youth.

(c) An exciting cricket match.

(d) India's stand on nuclear deal.

(e) If I were the Prime Minister of India.[Marks 15]

2. Write a letter to the Superintendent of police complaining against the

misconduct of a police constable.

OR

Write a letter to the editor of a newsprint against eve-teasing in local buses.[Marks 15]

3. Make a precis of the subsequent passage and suggest a suitable title :

Tourism has been and is influenced by economic considerations, such

as holidays with pay and increase in real incomes. Income is therefore the

second important factor in the evolution of demand after leisure. Level of

income forms an important factor in influencing tourism as well as participation

in recreational pursuits. The more affluent members of the society are the ones

who travel most. Mobility is an important factor in the evolution of demand.

With the advancement of modes of transport, the mobility has increased very

much. There is also the true mobility, such as the motor car has given.

The communication systems not developed prior to industrial revolution have

now advanced tremendously. With the building of the new and fast roadway

networks, the mobility has certainly increased manifold. There are also great

advances made in air travel, more particularly, for over-seas holiday-making.

Tourists now can reach far off holiday areas in a matter of hours.Age and sex

also affect demand. More and More younger people are taking holidays now.

Education is yet a different important socio-economic factor which influences

the demand for travel. Broadly speaking, the better educated members of the

population have higher propensity to travel. Besides, those with better education

travel more often. Cost is a different crucial factor which influences the demand

for travel. Cost factor can generate or hinder tourist flow to a particular country.

Holidaying abroad is particularly influenced by it. The price levels for different

tourist services are specially significant.[Marks 15]

4. Translate the subsequent passage into Hindi or Punjabi:

The place of mother tongue in the matter of education cannot be denied. It

has to be encouraged and developed so that it can become the effective medium

of teaching and intercourse within the State. All regional languages must in

Earning:   Approval pending.