B.A. LL.B. (Hons) 5 Year Course - English Question Paper MDU 2024
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B. A. LL. B. (Hons.) 5 Year Course
1st Semester
Examination – December, 2024
ENGLISH – I
Paper : 102/1703
Time : Three Hours [ Maximum Marks : 80 ]
Note :
Attempt four questions from Sections I–IV, selecting one question from each Section. Question No. 8 (Section–V) is compulsory.
SECTION – I
Q.1. Comment on the statement, “Millionaire Models are rare enough, but, by jove, model millionaires are rarer still.” 14
OR
The Gift of the Magi is a well-knit story with a twist at the end so as to mingle pathos and humour. Elaborate.
OR
Q.2. Trace the development of the argument in Stevenson’s essay El Dorado. 14
OR
“Bores are mostly happy says Lucas; yet they do not spread happiness.” Why ?
SECTION – II
Q.3. Attempt any seven of the following. Do as directed : 14
Fill in the blanks correct form of verbs :
(i) Dail I …………… (go) for a walk.
(ii) Cows …………… (eat) grass.
(iii) He …………… (live) in this house for many years.
(iv) I …………… (see) a thief last night.
Fill in the blanks correct prepositions :
(v) He prefers milk …………… tea.
(vi) He died …………… cancer.
(vii) Do you agree …………… me.
(viii) He jumped …………… the river.
Change the following sentences into passive voice :
(ix) He writes a letter.
(x) He has finished his work.
(xi) They are reading a book.
(xii) Who broke my pen ?
Make negative sentences :
(xiii) He likes coffee.
(xiv) He has written a letter.
Q. 4. Fill in the blanks correct form of verb:
(i) We...... (go) to the seaside for a month every summer.
(ii) A vegetarian is a person who never .... (eat) meat.
(iii) We ...... (wait) for them since last three hours.
(iv) He ..... (come) to India next month.
Change the following sentences into passive voice:
(v) He wrote a letter to his friend.
(vi) I have completed my work.
(vii) Who has broken my watch?
(viii) Mohan has taken his meal.
Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions:
(ix) We should comply ..... rules.
(x) He stuck ...... his decision.
(xi) He was accused ...... neglecting his duties.
(xii) I don't agree .... you.
Make Interrogative sentences from the following:
(xiii) I went to meet my friend yesterday.
(xiv) He follows all the rules and regulations.
SECTION – III
Q 5 (a) Write a paragraph in about 250 words on any one of the following topics : 14
(i) Law as a career
(ii) Moot courts
(iii) Merits and demerits of Social Media
(iv) Corruption in the society.
(b) Give arguments in favour or against : (Any one)
(i) Online Education
(ii) Investment in Mutual Funds
SECTION – IV
Q.6. Give meanings of any seven of the following phrasal verbs and use them into meaningful sentences : 14
(i) To stand aloof
(ii) Look after
(iii) Break up
(iv) Hold up
(v) Let down
(vi) Walk in
(vii) Draw near
(viii) Wait upon
(ix) Set forth
(x) To make believe
Q.7. Give meanings of any seven of the following legal terms and use them into sentences : 14
(i) Plaint
(ii) Defendent
(iii) Petition
(iv) Alimony
(v) Eviction
(vi) Tenancy
(vii) Alibi
(viii) Forgery
(ix) Ommision
(x) Patent
SECTION – V
Q.8. Attempt all the questions : 3 × 8 = 24
(i) Give three arguments in favour of toll roads.
(ii) Give three arguments against Child Labour.
(iii) Use tag questions :
(a) This house needs whitewash
(b) He is very punctual
(c) It is raining outside.
(iv) What according to Lamb, is the impact of marriage on old friendship ?
(v) Change the Narration :
(a) He says, “Honesty is the best policy”.
(b) He said to his father, “I am going to the market”.
(c) He said to Mohan, “Are you working hard these days” ?
(vi) Change in to Interrogative :
(a) He went to Shimla last year.
(b) I read the moral stories.
(c) He is very honest in his work.
(vii) Give meaning of the following :
(a) Deed
(b) Libel
(c) Bonafide
(viii) Use the following in to sentences :
Call off, Walk in, Turn up.
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