NTA UGC NET/JRF Re-Exam June 2024 ENGLISH (Shift-II)

Total Questions: 100

81. In his work, the Dialogic Imagination, Mikhail Bakhtin

A. Develops theory of polyphony.
B. Postulates the language is imaginary.
C. Postulates that language evolves dynamically Albee.
D. Argues that language gets affected by the culture the produces it as it helps to shape that culture
E. Develops theory of imaginative language.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A, C, D only
Solution:

In his work, The Dialogic Imagination, Mikhail Bakhtin develops the theory of polyphony.
• Postulates that language is imaginary.
• Argues that language gets affected by the culture that produces it as it helps to shape that culture.
• The Dialogic Imagination, is a book on the nature and development of novelistic prose, comprising four essays by the twentieth century Russian philosopher and literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin.
Hence, option (b) is correct.

82. Who wrote the book the history of European languages?

Correct Answer: (a) Alexander Murrey
Solution:

The History of European Language (1823) is a scholarly book written by Alexander Murray that explores the historical and linguistic connections between various European nations. The second volume of this work focuses on the affinities between the Teutonic, Greek, Celtic, Slavonic and Indian Nations. The author delves into the origins and evolution of these language, tracing their roots back to ancient times and examine the cultural and social factors that shaped their development.
Hence, option (a) is correct.

83. Match the List -I with List -II

  List I (Concept/Theory)  List II (Developed by)
 A   Polysystem Theory I.   Ernest August Gutt
 B   Relevance Theory  II.   Hans. J Vermeer
 C   Skopos Theory  III.   Itamar Enen Zohar
 D   Covert Translation IV.   Juliane House

Choose the correct answer the from options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A-III, B-I, C-II D-IV
Solution:

The correct match will be:

  List I Concept/Theory  List II Developed by
 ● Polysystem Theory Itamar Enen Zohar
 ● Relevance Theory Dan Sperber and Deirdre Wilson
 ● Skopos Theory Hans. J Vermeer
 ● Covert Translation Juliane House

84. Match the List -I with List -II

   List I    List II
 A   Heteroglossia I.   Deliberate foolishness/ nonsense for effect
 B     Homosociality II.   Diversity of languages used in Epics
 C   Mathnawi  III.   Same-sex relationships which are not necessarily sexual.
 D   Morology IV.   Long narrative epic or heroic poem in rhyming couplets

Choose the correct answer the from options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A-II, B-IЇI, C-IV, D-I
Solution:The correct match will be:
  List I   List II
 ● Heteroglossia Diversity of languages used in Epics
 ● Homosociality Same-sex relationships which are not necessarily sexual.
 ● Mathnavi Long narrative epic or heroic poem in rhyming couplets
 ● Morology Deliberate foolishness/nonsense for effect

Hence, option (c) is correct.

85. Chronologically arrange the novels of Salman Rushdie in order of its publication?

A. Fury
B. Midnight's Children
C. the Ground Beneath Her Feet
D. The Moor's Last Sigh
E. Grimus
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) E, B, D, C, A
Solution:

The correct sequence of Salman Rushdie's novels and their publications-
• Grimus (1975) Fantasy and Science Fiction Novel.
• Midnight's Children, Won Booker Price in 1981.
• The Moor's Last Singh (1995).
• The Ground Beneath Her Feet (1999).
• Fury (2001).
Hence, option (b) is correct.

86. Chronologically arrange the fictional writings of R.K. Narayan in order of their publication?

A. The Vendor of Sweets
B. The Bachelor of Arts
C. The English Teacher
D. The Guide
E. The Financial Expert
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) B, C, E, D, A
Solution:

The correct sequence of R.K. Narayan's fiction and their publication:
• The Bachelor of Arts (1937).
• The English Teacher (1945).
• The Financial Expert (1952).
• The Guide (1958).
• The Vendor of Sweets (1962).
Hence, option (c) is correct.

87. Which of the following assumption is not true with regard to Lacan's concepts/theory of standpoint?

A. It assumes the social position can provide privileged perspective on some relations and knowledge.
B. It argues that those who are marginalised or oppressed may have access to insights and perceptions that dominant group lacks.
C. It refers to a situation in which the oppressed class in destined to lose the class
D. It suggests that the perspectives of those on the margins on society cannot help to understand social dynamics.
E. The theory is based on the idea that social contradictions and political struggle can shape counter-hegemonic norms.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) C and D only
Solution:

It refers to a situation in which the oppressed class is destined to lose the class consciousness.
■ It suggests that the perspectives of those on the margins of society cannot help to understand social dynamics. These two assumptions are not true with regard to Lacan's concept/theory of standpoint, and rest of all is true.
Hence, option (d) is correct.

88. Match the List-I with List-II

   List I Rhyme   List II Author
 A   Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star I.   William Miller
 B   Wee Willie Winkie II.   Jane and Ann Taylor
 C   Mary had a Little Lamb III.   Sarah Catherine Martin
 D   Old Mother Hubbard IV.   Sarah Josepha Hale

Choose the correct answer the from options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Solution:

The correct match will be:
■ Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star by Jane and Ann Taylor
■ Wee Willie Winkie by William Miller.
■ Mary had a little lamb by Saran Joseph Hale.
■ Old Mother Hubbard by Sarah Catherine Martin.
Hence, option (d) is correct.

89. Hypothesis made during or after the research work is over, is known as:

Correct Answer: (b) Deductive Hypothesis
Solution:

Hypothesis made during or after the research work is over is known as Deductive Hypotheses.

90. Arrange the following partition based film in order of their release/production.

A. Garm Gawa
B. Tamas
C. Khamosh Pani
D. Chinnamul
E. Subarnarekha
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) D, E, A, B, C
Solution:

The correct chronological order of partition's film and their release/production:
■ Chinnamul (1950) directed by Nemai Ghosh.
■ Subarnarekha (1965) directed by Ritwik Ghatak.
■ Garam Hawa (1974) dirceted by M. S. Sathyu.
■ Tamas (1988) directed by Govind Nihalani.
■ Khamosh Pani (2003) directed by Sabiha sumar.
Hence, option (a) is correct.