B.Com. I (Semester II) Examination, 2018
(Old CBCS Pattern)
ENGLISH (Compulsory)
On Track English Skills for Success
Day and Date Monday, 3-12-2018 Max. Marks 70
Time 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Instructions All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the alternatives given in each
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Dr. Abdul Kalam was known as the of India.
People's President Fifth President
First Scientist Popular scholar
According to Dr. Abdul Kalam, is an overwhelming and
joyous experience while working.
Flow Confidence
Being energetic Success
The Maharaja of Khatri provided Vivekananda his ticket on the boat and

letters a beautiful robe
train ticket money
The first session of the Parliament of Religions began on
September 11, 1893 June 24, 1893
July 12, 1983 September 23, 1893
The lesson 'Human Rights and Legal Responsibilities' is written by
a historian Nani Palkhiwala
a political leader Dr. Abdul Kalam
P.T.O.
Set P Seat
No.
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The main reason for serious economic problems of the majority is
famine negligence
drought ignorance
In the poem colour is used to signify the slayer.
white red brown black
The poem 'Full Moon' is written by
Ralph Waldo Emerson Robert Hayden
W. B. Yeats Romain Rolland
The poem 'Full Moon' is about mankind's relationship with the
Galaxy Moon God Americans
10) In the poem 'Brahma' the poet presents the essence of
philosophy.
Ancient Hindu Modern Indian
11) She borrowed pen. (use word which means 'belonging to
Manas')
Manas's Manas' Their His
12) The patient felt very after the operation.
week wick weak veek
13) Mount Everest is mountain peak in the world.
higher highest high more high
14) My sister is not as as my mother.
tall tallest taller more tall
2. Answer any seven of the following questions in two or three sentences each 14
What was the contribution of Von Braun to science and the world
How did Wright help Vivekananda
Name the Indians present at the Parliament of Religions.
How was Vivekananda's speech at the Parliament of religions different from
those of other speakers
What does Dr. Kalam mean by
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What advice did Von Braun give to Dr. Kalam
What was the motivating slogan behind the American Civil War
What is the current state of human rights in the world
3. Answer any two of the following questions in about fifty words each 6
How does religion feature in the poem 'Full Moon
Explain the different images in the poem 'Brahma'.
What role do God and religion have in the poem 'Full Moon'
Attempt any two of the following questions 8
Explain the guidelines for writing emails.
Imagine that you are Rajesh Supe. Write an e-mail letter to the accounts
manager on the email address manager accts@gmail.com,accepting
the appointment order for the post of Secretary sent by the company.
What is an e-mail What are the advantages of the use of e-mails in
business communication
4. Attempt any one 14
You are a fresh graduate wish to apply for the post of Junior Accountant in
a Nationalised Bank. Prepare your CV for the post.
Prepare a CV of the CEO of an engineering company.
5. As the Secretary of the Press Club of India, Pune, draft a notice and agenda
of the Second meeting of the club members. Imagine the points on the agenda
to be discussed in the meeting. 14