Q0. Explain any two of the following with examples :
(a) Assonance
(b) Sprung Rhythm
(c) Spondaic Metre
JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2021 English Language & Literature Paper PDF
- Year 2021
- Conducted By JPSC
- Maximum Marks 150
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | CIVIL SERVICES MAIN EXAM-2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Conducting Body | JPSC |
| Paper | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE |
| Subject | English Language and Literature |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This document contains the question paper for the English Language and Literature paper (Paper II) of the JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2021. Conducted by JPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 150 marks and is to be completed within 3 hours. It focuses on descriptive questions, testing candidates' in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in English language and literature. Aspirants preparing for the JPSC Civil Services exam can use this paper to understand the question format, difficulty level, and key topics covered, aiding their preparation strategy.
Major Topics Covered
- History of English Language
- Germanic Languages
- Indo-European Family
- Linguistics
- Middle English
- Old English
- English Literature
- Poetry Forms
- Literary Devices
- Passage Comprehension
- Essay Writing
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for CIVIL SERVICES MAIN EXAM-2021 preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
Related Resources
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2021 General Studies Paper I
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2021 General Studies Paper II
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2021 Optional Subject Papers
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2021 English Language and Literature Answer Key
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam Syllabus
- English Language and Literature Syllabus
- JPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
- JPSC Exam Pattern for Main Examination
Instructions
- Write a note on the position of English in the Germanic sub-family of the Indo- (i) European family of languages.
- (ii) Write a note on 'Centum' languages.
- The contract of the state of the state of the state of the state of the state of the state of the state of the state of the state of the state of the state of the state of the state of t (iii) Write a note on the consonant shift in the Indo-European family of languages.
- Describe the various branches of the Germanic sub-family.
- (iv) Old English is nearer to modern German than to modern English.
- (v) Describe the salient features of Middle English.
- (vi) (vii) Write a note on the dialectical diversity of Middle English.
Questions (page 2)
Q3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
(a) I was in Hyderabad giving a lecture, when a 14-year-old girl asked me for my autograph. I asked her what her goal in life was. She replied, "I want to live in a developed India." For her, you and I will have to build this developed India. You must proclaim : India is not an underdeveloped nation; it is a highly developed nation. Allow me to come back with vengeance. Got 10 minutes for your country ? YOU say that our government is inefficient. YOU say that our laws are too old. YOU say that the municipality does not pick up the garbage. YOU say that the phones don't work, the railways are a joke, the airline is the worst in the world and mails never reach their destinations. YOU say that our country has been fed to the dogs and is the absolute pits. YOU say, say and say. What do you about it ? Take a person on his way to Singapore. Give him a name – YOURS. Give him a face – YOURS. YOU walk out of the airport and you are at your International best. In Singapore, you don't throw cigarette butts on the roads or eat in the stores. YOU are as proud of their Underground Links as they are. You pay $5 (approx. ₹ 275) to drive through Orchard Road (equivalent to Mahim Causeway or Pedder Road) between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. You come back to the parking lot to punch your parking ticket if you have overstayed in a restaurant or a shopping mall irrespective of your status or identity. In Singapore, you don't say anything. Do YOU ? YOU wouldn't dare to eat in public during Ramadan, in Dubai. YOU wouldn't dare to go out without your head covered in Jeddah. YOU would not dare to buy an employee of the telephone exchange in London at 10 pounds (₹ 1025) a month to, "see to it that my STD and ISD calls are billed to someone else." YOU would not dare to speed beyond 55 mph (88 kph) in Washington and then tell the traffic cop, "Do you know
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What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES MAIN EXAM-2021.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This is Paper-II: ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE.
What is the subject code for this paper?
The subject code is 03.
Who is the conducting body for this exam?
The conducting body is JPSC.
What is the maximum number of marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 150.
What is the time duration allowed for this paper?
The time allowed is 3 Hours.