B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 General English 2019 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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SECTION - A Marks : 10×4=40

1. Q1 Briefly explain the personality of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
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2. Q2 Why does Dr. S. Radhakrishnan state that there is lack of spiritual note in the modern civilization ?
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3. Q3 Explain M.K. Gandhi's preparation to England.
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4. Q4 Explain Dada Abdulah's Case.
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5. Q5 Why does Gandhi plead for the severest penalty upon his conviction for sedition ?
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6. Q6 Explain Gandhi's views on legal ethics.
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7. Q7 Explain Gandhi's journey to South Africa.
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SECTION - B

1. Q8 A(i) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions/articles (any five) :
   • 1) It is _______ very good book.
   • 2) Susan got _________ first rank.
   • 3) _______ Constitution of India is a masterpiece.
   • 4) John went _________ London for his higher studies.
   • 5) Rahul is knocking _________ the door.
   • 6) Idea of Panchayat Raj was first mooted _________ Mahatma Gandhi.
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2. Q8 A(ii) Do as directed (any 5) :
   • 1) He is greater than I (change to Negative)
   • 2) We all know why he is popular. (change to simple)
   • 3) He pleaded not guilty. (change to complex)
   • 4) The bell rang, the students made noise. (use No sooner ----- than)
   • 5) He is a rogue. He is a madman. (use both ..... and)
   • 6) This news is too good to be true. (Use so ..... that)
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3. Q8 B(i) Change the voice of the following (any five) :
   • 1) I am bringing the box.
   • 2) Give the order.
   • 3) Why should you suspect me ?
   • 4) The match had been won by them.
   • 5) He will be delighted by the sight.
   • 6) His father is known to me.
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4. Q8 B(ii) Change into direct/indirect speech (any 5) :
   • 1) He said, "I have finished my work".
   • 2) He said, "Have you seen him anywhere ?"
   • 3) The tourists said, "what a lovely place !"
   • 4) He shouted, "Be quiet and listen to my words".
   • 5) My friend asked me whether I took my meal.
   • 6) He said that man is mortal.
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5. Q9 (A) Frame sentences of your own using any 5 legal words given below :
   • 1) Amendment
   • 2) Document
   • 3) Fraud
   • 4) Litigation
   • 5) Proviso
   • 6) Statute.
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6. Q9 (B) Frame sentences using any 5 idioms bringing out their meaning :
   • 1) At sixes and sevens.
   • 2) Bring to book.
   • 3) Hand in Glove.
   • 4) Keep one's promise.
   • 5) Over and over again.
   • 6) Yeoman's Service.
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7. Q9 (C) Write a letter applying for the post of a legal advisor to Global Law Firm situated in Chennai. 10
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8. Q9 OR Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below : (The passage is printed in full on the original paper. It begins with the words "We, the people of India have resolved to govern ourselves" and ends with the words "India, it is clear that the Constitution of India is supreme". In short: power in India rests with the people and is exercised through limited constitutional institutions under checks and balances; the judiciary reviews laws and fills gaps in human rights, Parliament may amend the Constitution but not its basic features (the 1951, 1967 and 1973 rulings; six basic features listed), so the Constitution is supreme.)
   • 1) What is the function of the Parliament ?
   • 2) Explain the role of the Judiciary.
   • 3) What are the basic features of the Constitution ?
   • 4) In what sense the Parliament has limited powers ?
   • 5) Is the Parliament or Judiciary Superior ? Discuss your view.
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