University of Delhi 2006-1st Year B.A Political Science Twentieth Century Indian Year : - Question Paper

Twentieth Century Indian Year 2006 : Ist Year



Q. 1. (a) Wherever I try to live,
in pious penitence at Puri
Or in the fiery violence of a revolutionary
My cause becomes a prejudiced sorrow
like socialism

(i) Identify the provided lines and dicuss their situation. 3
(ii) discuss “fiery violence of a revolutionary". 3
(iii) Comment on the political overtones of the poem. 5
Or

“Muktibodh’s poetry is experimental and deeply speculative.” explain the above statement with detailed reference to his poems in your course. 11

(b) Do you agree with the view that Halfway-House is primarily about a search for meaning and identity? provide a reasoned ans.
Or

Ghasiram Kotwal is a perfect blend of the historical and the contemporary. explain.

(c) Comment on the view that The Shadow Lines is a novel of imagination and memory.
Or

explain the role of the grandmother in The Shadow Lines.


Q. 2. (a) Write a critical note on “third world literature” as explained by Namver Singh in his essay.
Or

“Nationalism is a great menace.” Comment on the above statement by Tagore with reference to Home and the World. 6

(b) Comment on UR Ananthamurthy’s description of the author as “a conscience-keeper” and a “critical insider". 6
Or
explain Ezekiels use of “Indian English” in his poetry.


Q. 3. Do you agree with the view that Manto uses the metaphor of madness in “TobaTek Singh” to explain the idea of nationalism ? provide reasons for your ans. 15
Or

“Lihaf’ and “Squirrel” share both feminist views and voices. Comment.


Q. 4. Critically comment on the view that Home and the World is the story of Bimala’s struggle ranging from the contradictory pulls of “home” and the “world". 15
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Home and the World represents several forms and aspects of nationalism. explain.

Earning:   Approval pending.