Other Bachelor Degree-Bachelor of Social Legal Science (B.S.L) 2nd Sem GENERAL ENGLISH - II(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                                             I - B.S.L. (Semester - II)

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GENERAL ENGLISH - II

(2003 Pattern) (Theory)

Time :3 Hours]                                                                                               [Max. Marks :100

Instructions to the candidates :

1)      All questions are compulsory.

2)      Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q1) a) Analyse the process of the word formation and mention the category of

word formation of the following words (Any Ten) :                       [10]

i)     Baxster

ii)   Electrician

iii)   Depend

iv)  Profit

v)  FICCI

vi)  Irradiate

                   vii) Postpone

                 viii) Reference

ix)      Lovey-dovey

x)       Grad

xi)      SCC

xii) Bit

b) Give synonyms of the following words (Any Five) :                           [5]

i)        Breath-taking

ii)       Sarcasm

iii)       Failure

iv)      Mythical

v)       Indemnify

vi)      Serve

vii) Lustily

c) Give antonyms of the following (Any Five) :                                          [5]

i)   Revenue

ii)  Honeyed

iii)  Overworked

iv)  Grow

v) Indecent

vi)  Effect

vii) Mean

Q2) a) Use the following phrases and set expressions in your own sentences so

as to bring out their meaning clearly. (Any Ten) :                           [10]

i)  To lay aside

ii) To run the gauntlet 

iii) To the detriment of

iv) Under fire 

v)  Ultra vires

vi)  Push the boundaries

vii) De novo viii) Mala fide

ix)      Ad infinitum

x)       To shift for oneself

xi)       To ease off

xii) Locus standi

b) Give one word for the following expressions (Any Ten) :               [10]

i)        A child born after the death of its father.

ii)       A person who murders somebody important for money or political

reasons.

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iii)      That which cannot be seen through.

iv)      A law promulgated by the President.

v)       A person appointed to count votes especially in a parliament.

vi)      An institution for the reformation of young offenders.

vii) A round about way of expression.

viii) A collection of special words with their meaning.

ix)      An imagined place where everything is ideal.

x)       Economic system in which a country’s trade and industry are

controlled by private owners.

xi)      To authenticate a document by signing as a witness.

xii) To call before a court to answer a criminal charge.

Q3) a) Use the following cohesive devices and sentence connectors in your

own sentences so as to bring out their meaning clearly. (Any Five) : [5]

i) However

ii)  Nonetheless

iii)  As far as 

iv)  Considering

v)  Provided that

vi)  Yet

b) Correct the following sentences (Any Five) :                                          [5]

i)  I know to operate that machine. 

ii)  He is another of my brother-in-law.

iii) He avoided to see me.

iv) The rice is the staple food of people in the Southern India.

v)  Roma had gone to Sidney last December.

vi)  We shall meet to discuss about this subject.

vii) Have you any other order for me than this?

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c) Summarise the following passage :                                                          [10]

One of the most often overlooked aspects of leadership is the need for

pursuit. Great leaders are never satisfied with traditional practice, static thinking, conventional wisdom, or common performance. In fact, the best leaders are simply uncomfortable with anything that embraces the status quo. Leadership is pursuit – pursuit of excellence, of elegance, of truth, of what’s next, of what if, of change, of value, of results, of relationships, of service, of knowledge, and of something bigger than themselves.

Here’s the thing – pursuit leads to attainment. What you pursue will

determine the paths you travel, the people you associate with, the character you develop and ultimately, what you do or don’t achieve. Having a mindset focused on pursuit is so critical to leadership that lacking this one quality can sentence you to mediocrity or even obsolescence. The manner, method, and motivation behind any pursuit is what sets truly great leaders apart from the masses. If you want to become a great leader, become a great pursuer.

A failure to embrace pursuit is to cede opportunity to others. A leader’s

failure to pursue clarity leaves them amidst the fog. Their failure to pursue creativity relegates them to the routine and mundane. Their failure to pursue talent sentences them to a world of isolation. Their failure to pursue change approves apathy. Their failure to pursue wisdom and discernment, subjects them to distraction and folly. Their failure to pursue character leaves a question mark on their integrity. Let me put this as simply as I can – you cannot attain what you do not pursue. Smart leaders understand it’s not just enough to pursue, but pursuit must be

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intentional, focused, consistent, aggressive and unyielding. You must

pursue the right things, for the right reasons, and at the right times. Perhaps most of all , the best forms of pursuit enlist others in the chase. Pursuit in its purest form is highly collaborative, very inclusive and easily transferable. Pursuit operates at greatest strength when it leverages velocity and scale.

Q4) a) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given

below :                                                                                                                [15]

The procedure for giving a gift is found under Section 123 of the

Transfer of Property Act, which provides two sets of procedures depending on the nature of the property. If the property is immovable, then the transfer must be affected by way of a registered instrument signed by or on behalf of the donor and effected by at least two witnesses. Registration here, although necessary, is a formality that makes the title good. However, when the gift deed is accepted by the donee prior to registration, the gift is complete and effective.

On the other hand, if the property is movable, the transfer may be

made either by way of a registered instrument, as in the case of immovable property, or by mere delivery of the property. The delivery contemplated here is the same as the delivery of goods that have been sold. Therefore, if a gift of a movable property is purported to be made by the donor and accepted by the donee but there is no delivery, then the gift is incomplete and ineffective. A monetary bonus is a gift of movable property and must be completed by delivery in order to be valid.

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Section 124 of the TOPA provides that a gift that comprises of

both existing and future property is void as to the latter. Section 122 of the TOPA requires that in order for a gift to be valid, it must relate to movable or immovable property existing at the time of the transfer. Therefore, future property cannot be transferred by way of gift. Section 125 of the TOPA further provides that if a gift is made to two or more donees, of whom one does not accept, then the gift is void to the extent of the interest which that donee would have acquired had he accepted. This prevents the gift from failing with respect to all of the donees simply because one of them did not accept. The portion that remains because of such non-acceptance reverts back to the donor.

A gift revocable – in whole or in part – at the mere will of the donor,

is void to that extent. The condition to which the gift is subject can be a condition precedent or a condition subsequent. However, it should not be vague, illegal, immoral, opposed to public policy, or inherently impossible to perform. A gift may also be revoked in any case where a contract may be rescinded. Therefore , if a gift is obtained under undue influence, it may be revoked unless it is affirmed expressly or impliedly.

Gifts may be attached with obligations. Under Section 127 of

the TOPA, if a person is gifted several things by a single transfer of which one is burdened by an obligation, he can take no part of the gift unless he accepts it fully. However, if the several things are gifted by two or more separate and independent transfers, then the donee can choose one and reject the other although the former may be beneficial and the latter, onerous. Finally, if an onerous gift is made to a person incompetent

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to contract, his acceptance will not bind him to the obligation. However,

if he becomes competent subsequently and retains the property despite being aware of the obligation, he becomes bound to perform it. As you may have realised, a minor is not bound by the obligation. On attaining majority, he will have the right to avoid the gift. However, if he continues to hold the property knowing of the obligation, he is bound to abide by it. Further, if such a person dies before attaining majority, then the gift remains valid and passes on to his heirs and the donor has no claim over it.

i)  How does the gift of movable property take place?

ii) What is essential in case of the gift of immovable property?

iii) Under what circumstances can the gift of property be revoked?

                iv)  What happens when one of the donees refuses to accept the gift?

v)  What do you think what an onerous gift is?

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