B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 General English 2021 Oct Question Paper - KSLU

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SECTION - A Answer any four of the following questions. Marks : 4×10=40

1. Q1 What are the contributions made by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan to the study of philosophy ?
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2. Q2 Describe Gandhi's legal philosophy.
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3. Q3 Why the Advocate General Sir Thomas Strangman plea for a trial in the Ahmedabad case ?
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4. Q4 Explain Dasappa's case.
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5. Q5 How does Gandhi save his client Parsi Rustomji ?
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6. Q6 Explain some of Gandhi's bitter experiences in South Africa.
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7. Q7 Briefly analyse the preparation made by M. K. Gandhi for the study of law.
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SECTION - B

1. Q8 A(i) Fill in the blanks with suitable articles/prepositions (any 5).
   • 1) Nehru was ______ man of letters.
   • 2) Many students burn _____ midnight oil.
   • 3) He left his native place ______ Good.
   • 4) Do not judge a book _____ its cover.
   • 5) The Police play _____ important role in safeguarding our freedom.
   • 6) Every citizen has the right ______ obtain legal advice.
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2. Q8 A(ii) Do as directed (any 5).
   • 1) Your presence is essential. (Change to complex)
   • 2) He took his coat and set off. (Change to simple)
   • 3) To avoid punishment you must apologize. (Use Either . . . or)
   • 4) Though electricity is useful, it can be dangerous. (Change to compound)
   • 5) He is a great orator and a deep thinker. (Use not only . . . but also)
   • 6) He was fined. He was sent to prison. (Use Both . . . and)
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3. Q8 B(i) Change the voice of the following (any 5).
   • 1) He made ten kites.
   • 2) They have not done their work.
   • 3) We shall discuss it tomorrow.
   • 4) By whom were you taught English ?
   • 5) I was shocked at your failure.
   • 6) The building was damaged by the fire.
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4. Q8 B(ii) Change any 5 into direct/indirect speech.
   • 1) She said, "I was listening to the Radio".
   • 2) He said, "The earth is round".
   • 3) He said to me, "I arrived today".
   • 4) He asked if I had heard the news.
   • 5) He exclaimed with sorrow that they had been defeated.
   • 6) The judge commanded them to call the witness.
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5. Q9 (A) Use any five legal words in sentences of your own.
   • 1) Bench
   • 2) Contract
   • 3) Evidence
   • 4) Partition
   • 5) Respondent
   • 6) Tort
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6. Q9 (B) Frame sentences using the idioms given below (any 5).
   • 1) At one's finger tip
   • 2) Bring to a standstill
   • 3) Fight tooth and nail
   • 4) In a nut shell
   • 5) Nip in the bud
   • 6) To the letter
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7. Q9 (C) Write a letter to Ms. Geetha Book House, Bengaluru placing an order for some books.
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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 "Vandalism represents the behaviour characteristic of a" and ends with the words "and damage public property". In short: vandalism (defacing monuments, ripping bus and train seats, wrecking property in agitations) comes from people with no sense of belonging, frustration or a wish for attention; it can be curbed by punishment and making offenders or their community pay, but the lasting cure is teaching children respect for public property.)
   • 1) What is meant by vandalism ?
   • 2) What are the signs of vandalism ?
   • 3) What are the reasons for display of vandalistic behaviour ?
   • 4) How can vandalism be curbed ?
   • 5) Suggest a suitable title for the passage.
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