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B.Sc English (Important Questions/Topics)

SR.# PROSE LESSONS IMPORTANT TOPICS IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
 Comparison of Man with 1. Man is usually called “the highest animal” on the basis of intelligence. What are
Animals the specific traits that make him “lowest animal”? (2012) (2007)
 Rejection of Darwin’s 2. What are the specific traits due to which man cannot claim to approach even the
Theory meanest of the Higher Animals? (2005) (2008)
 Difference between Man 3. Why has Mark Twain rejected Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and what are his
and Animals conclusions in this regard? (2014)
THE DAMNED  Specific Traits of Man 4. Why has Mark Twain called man as the lowest of animals? (2017)
HUMAN RACE which Make him the 5. In what way is man considered to be a lower species when compared to animals
Lowest Animal in general? (1995)
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(Topic – 1) 6. How man is worse than animals?
(Mark Twain) 7. How does Twain try to shock the readers? What might be his purpose in using
 Use of Irony and Satire this technique? (2012)
(Topic – 7) 8. Discuss the use of irony and satire in Mark Twain’s comparison of human beings
with lower animals.
 Mark Twain’s Study of
Human Nature 9. The essay has been written in 1900. Is it true today? (2014)
 Future of Man 10. Mark Twain has made a true analysis of human nature. Do you agree? (2016)
(Topic – 6)

1. How does the theme of the tale relate to the subject of language and culture?
THE LAST  Importance of National (2006)
LESSON or Native Language 2. Does the patriotic tale of the French schoolboy make us conscious about the
 Theme of the Lesson value of our own native language? (2006)
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 A Patriotic Tale 3. “The Last Lesson” is a story of national pride. Explain. (2013)
(Alphonse  A Story of National Pride 4. Highlight the importance of native/mother language. (2015)
Daudet) (Topic -3) 5. How does the theme of the story relate to the subject of language, culture and
national duties? (2006)

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1. Bring out the devices used by Burgees to differentiate between a Bromide and a
BROMIDES
Sulphite. (2015)
AND  Characteristics of 2. Compare and contrast Bromides and Sulphites. (2017)
3 SULPHITES Bromides and Sulphites 3. Write in detail the character traits of Bromides and Sulphites. (1995)
(Topic – 1) 4. Give examples of Bromide and Sulphite type of people. (1995)
(Gelet
5. How does Burgees divide human beings into two categories: Bromides and
Burgees) Sulphites? What are their characteristics? (2002)
1. Leacock describes a health maniac as an obsessed person. How do people
 Health Mania as
become obsessed? Are obsessions always bad? (2009)
Obsession
HOW TO LIVE 2. Leacock describes a health maniac as an obsessed person. Discuss Jiggins’
 Are All Obsessions Bad
character as a health maniac person? (2011)
TO BE 200 (Topic – 5)
3. What is obsession? Are all obsessions bad? (2011)
4. Describe the exercises/methods of Jiggins which he did to be able to live 200
4  Jiggins’ Health Habits
(Stephen years. Did he succeed in his aim?
(Topic – 1)
5. Describe in detail Jiggins’ health habit and its consequent result? (1995-97-98-99)
Butler  Advice to the Young 6. Which is more important: to enjoy life’s pleasures or to sacrifice some of them to
Leacock)  Suggestions for keep physically fit? (2015)
Maintaining Health 7. Why has Leacock rejected health maniacs like Mr. Jiggins? (2017)
(Topic – 2) 8. What are the funny suggestions Leacock give to attain good health? (1995)

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