Punjab University 2008 B.C.A Computer Application Session Ending - Question Paper

BCA l'stYear(2008)

SECTION-A

ENGLISH (Compulsory)

1. What impression do you form of the character of Hughie Erskine in Oscar Wilde's story 'The Model Millionaire' ?
Or
Bring out the theme of H.G. Well's story, 'The Stolen Bacillus' with its symbolic significance.

2. define the religious and cultural environment in which Pt.
Jawaharlal Nehru was brought up as a child.
Or
Bring out the pathos in 'The Last Expedition' led by Captain
Robert Falcon Scott.. (15)

3. a Write in your own words the summary of:
The Charge of the Light Brigade
or Lucy. (5)

b. When I Consider Life or
All for Love. (5)

c. discuss with reference to the context:
'0 haste thee, haste!' the lady cries,
'Though tempests round us gather;
I'll meet the raging of the skies,
But not an angry dad.’
OR

Thus when soul's energy is dead,
When sorrow dims every earthly view,
When every fairy hope is fled,
We bid ungrateful world adieu. (5)

SECTION-B

4. change the form of any five of the following:
Words as per instructions and use the changed words in phrases of your own : .
Tell (Noun), Furious (Noun), Rich (Verb), Suspicion (Verb), Steady
(Adverb), Haste (Adverb), Digest (Adjective), Honour (Adjective)

5. Use any five of the subsequent in your own sentences: (5).
Capsized, strutting, bull and bears, tell-tale, sportive, bonny, husky, Poise.

6. Translate the subsequent passage into Hindi or Punjabi: 10

Science has come to dominate the world in the modern times. It has
made man jump with a leap, built up a glittering civilization and opened
up innumerable avenues for the growth of knowledge. Man has reached
the Moon. He is exploring space. Yet there is something essential that
is lacking, a few vital element that is missing. Science has ignored the
ultimate purpose of life. It looks at the facts alone. It has cut off all
relations from religion which has always helped in the development of
humanity..
OR
For foreign students only.
Paraphrase the subsequent passage:
See a few strange comfort every state attend,
And pride best owe don all, a common friend: I
See a few fit passion every age supply, I
Hope travels through, nor quits us when we die

7 Write a letter to the Editor of a newsprint suggesting measures;
to check reckless driving on the roads. OR
Write a letter to-a-bank for a loan for your business concern

8. Do as directed: (10)
1. He was produced before the magistrate yesterday.
(Change the voice)
2 The teacher stated to the boys, "Whose book is this?”
(Change the narration)
3. She wants to ensure his arrival. (Change into a complex sentence
4. That man is utterly foolish.
(Change into an exclamatory sentence)
5. Nobody trusts you. (Change into an affirmative sentence
6. God helps those who help themselves.
(Change into an interrogative sentence)
7. It is easier to speak than to-act. (Use positive degree)
8. What if nobody cares for us? (Change into an assertive sentence)
9. Our teacher is more polite than he ought to be. (Use too)
10. Learn your lesson well lest-------.(Complete The Sentence)

Earning:   Approval pending.