What are the requirements for answering the remaining questions?

Candidates must answer four more questions, choosing at least one from Part-I and Part-II.

What topics are covered in Question 1?

Question 1 covers the Indo-European family of languages, Grimm's Law, dialects of Old English, features of Middle English, growth of Standard English, Old English vocabulary, and the Teutonic Verbal System.

What poetic forms are asked about in Question 2?

Question 2 asks about the characteristics and forms of Ode, Sonnet, and Lyric.

What literary terms are explained in Question 2?

Question 2 requires explanation of terms like Blank Verse, Alliteration, and Iambic Pentametre.

What is the nature of Question 3?

Question 3 is a passage-based comprehension question, requiring answers to questions based on a provided text.

What is the theme of the passage in Question 3?

The passage describes the narrator's travel experiences, including government warnings, dangers of land travel, and securing passage on a steamer carrying sick and wounded soldiers, highlighting bureaucratic hurdles and personal resourcefulness.

Civil Services Main Exam 2016 English Paper II Previous Year Question Paper

Name: Civil Services Main Exam 2016 English Paper II Previous Year Question Paper
Creator: Jharkhand Government Jobs
Keywords: Civil Services Main Exam 2016, English Language and Literature Paper II, Previous Year Question Paper, Jharkhand Civil Services, English Literature Syllabus, Linguistics Questions, Poetic Forms, Literary Devices, Historical Linguistics, Old English Language, Middle English Literature, Standard English Development, Reading Comprehension Practice, Descriptive Essay Writing, Civil Services Exam Pattern

Jharkhand Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2016

Year 2016
Conducted By Jharkhand Government Jobs
Questions 7
Maximum Marks 150
Duration 3 Hours
Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	CIVIL SERVICES MAIN EXAM-2016
Year	2016
Conducting Body	Jharkhand Government Jobs
Paper	English Language and Literature Paper-II
Subject	English Language and Literature
Duration	3 Hours
Maximum Marks	150
Number of Questions	7
Question Type	Descriptive and objective

This document contains the English Language and Literature Paper II for the Civil Services Main Exam 2016, conducted by Jharkhand Government Jobs. The paper, with a maximum of 150 marks and a duration of 3 hours, requires candidates to answer six questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. It is divided into Part-I and Part-II, with specific instructions to choose at least one question from each part. The questions cover a range of topics in English Language and Literature, including the Indo-European language family, Grimm's Law, Old and Middle English dialects and vocabulary, the growth of Standard English, Teutonic verbal systems, and poetic forms like Odes, Sonnets, and Lyrics. It also includes explanations of literary terms such as Blank Verse, Alliteration, and Iambic Pentameter. Additionally, a passage-based comprehension question is included, testing the ability to understand and respond to a narrative about travel during a historical period, likely related to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, detailing challenges faced by travelers and soldiers. The paper aims to assess in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in the subject.

Major Topics Covered

English Language
English Literature
Linguistics
Language Families
Phonetics and Phonology
Historical Linguistics
Old English
Middle English
Standard English
Vocabulary Development
Grammar
Poetry
Literary Forms
Literary Terms
Ode
Sonnet
Lyric
Blank Verse
Alliteration
Iambic Pentametre
Reading Comprehension
Passage Analysis
Civil Services Exam
Main Exam
Previous Year Papers
Jharkhand PSC

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for CIVIL SERVICES MAIN EXAM-2016 preparation
Helps understand the latest exam pattern
Useful for practice and self-assessment
Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
Helpful for analysing question trends

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Instructions

Answer any five of the following questions : (7\times5=35) (a) Write a short note on Indo European family of languages.
Illustrate how it operates and changes sounds.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Answer any five of the following questions : (7x5=35)

() Write a short note on Indo European family of languages.
() What is Grimm's Law. Illustrate how it operates and changes sounds.
() Briefly describe the dialects of Old English.
() Describe the characteristic features of Middle English.
() Write a note on the growth and development of Standard English.
() Discuss the nature of Old English vocabulary.
() Describe the Teutonic Verbal System with supporting examples.

Q2. Describe the characteristics and forms of any two of the following: (5 x 2 = 10)

() Ode
() Sonnet
() Lyric.

Q3. Explain any two of the following terms: (5 x 2=10)

() Blank Verse
() Alliteration
() Iambic Pentametre.

Q4. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow it: 20

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name and year?

The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES MAIN EXAM-2016, conducted in 2016.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is Jharkhand Government Jobs.

What is the paper code?

The paper code is E27SM6.

What is the subject of Paper II?

The subject is English Language and Literature.

What is the maximum marks and duration for Paper II?

The maximum marks are 150, and the duration is 3 Hours.

How many questions are compulsory in Paper II?

Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory.

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