BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 1 English 1 February 2026 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.1.a) Answer any FOUR of the following in TWO sentences only (08 marks)

1. Q1 "Damages, gentlemen- heavy damages- is the only punishment with which you can visit him; the only recompose you can award to my client." Identify the speaker of the quotation. What were the damages demanded by him?
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2. Q2 "If every ducat in six thousand ducats were in six parts and every part a ducat, I would not draw them, I would have my bond." Identify the speaker of the quotation. What does the word 'ducat' means in the context?
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3. Q3 "It's so! Heavens, what a revelation! And for twenty-three years no man has ever suspected it!" What was the revelation? And Who hide the truth for twenty-three years without suspect?
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4. Q4 "Madam," cries Adam, "If anyone puts in sufficient caution, and assign proper Reason against them. I am willing to surcease." Identify the madam mentioned in the quotation and the prescribed text from which it is taken.
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5. Q5 "But at the words-"and then to be hanged by the neck till you be dead," a piercing shriek rang through the hall." Identify the writer and the prescribed text of the quoted lines.
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SECTION II - Q.1.b) Do as directed (04 marks)

1. Q6 "Don't you figure out that I might have had something to do with it?" Said Soapy. (Convert the direct speech into the indirect speech) 2 marks
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2. Q7 Ram gave a smart answer. (Add a question tag) (01)
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3. Q8 Rahul orders a sumptuous lunch. (Change the voice) (01)
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SECTION III - Q.2) Write short notes on any TWO of the followings (12 marks)

1. Q9 Define communication and give types of oral and written communication with examples.
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2. Q10 Character-sketch of Lomax Harder.
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3. Q11 Comment on O. Henry's presentation of Soapy in 'The Cop and the Anthem'.
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4. Q12 What is Dr. Ambedkar's attitude to Hitler and his ideology?
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SECTION IV - Q.3) Writing skills (12 marks)

1. Q13 Write an application enclosing your resume for the position of legal assistant in a legal firm. 6 marks
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2. Q14 Write a letter of complaint to the electrical department about an overcharged bill you received this month. 6 marks
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3. Q15 Make a precise of the following in about 50 words and give a suitable title for the same. (06) The basic faith of those who believe in democracy is that the common man has enough goodwill and common sense to govern well, that would give them freedom and power. Men will educate one another, will introduce better ways of and habit of friendly co-operation and will in the long run create a new society which will give the best possible opportunity of good life to all. A believer in democracy has faith in human nature, in the goodwill and political ability of the common man. But, uneducated people with no experience of self-government are quite incapable of suddenly making a success of democracy. History shows that subtle democracy is a slow growth. The people must have a long experience of self-government and responsibility in many walks of life. They learn the qualities of tolerance, co-operation and judgement which are essential to be a good citizen of a democracy.
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4. Q16 Write a speech in order to welcome a chief guest for the Moot Court Committee event of your college. 6 marks
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SECTION V - Q.4) Answer any THREE of the following questions and illustrate your answer with reference to the text (39 marks)

1. Q17 Write an essay on the antisemitic attitude given to shylock in the trial scene.
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2. Q18 How does Jake Brigance help Carl Lee Hailey get justice in the case of her daughter?
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3. Q19 Write a review of a book that has been source of inspiration to you.
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4. Q20 Critically examine the trial between Bardell and Pickwick.
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5. Q21 Discuss in detail the evidences presented by Puddn'head Wilson.
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