Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2016
B.A. Tourism (Honours), Part-I
Paper-II (Foundation Course in English)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer all Questions
1 Read the passage below and answer the questions:
She is not an easy subject to film or write about. Sampat Pal Devi, the 54-year-old self-proclaimed
'commander-in-chief of the `Gulabi a group of vigilante women that operate out of Uttar Pradesh's
notorious areas of Bundelkhand, has been variously praised as an activist, a feminist, and a pioneer of sorts. It
is, however, useful to ask if the kind of strategies followed by the Gulabi Gang can be continued for some time
in a world where women experience violence on so many fronts.
A new documentary, "Gulabi Gang" directed by Nisha Jain tackles this difficult subject. According
to her website, the group was formed spontaneously when she witnessed a farmer in her village
mercilessly beat up his wife. When she tried to intervene, the man turned around and abused her.
Sampat Pal collected a few women, went back to the man's house, and thrashed him until he begged
for mercy.
From that incident in 2006 was born the Gulabi Gang which now has a membership of 2,00,000.
The women pay a membership fee, and are given a pink sari and a stick as a uniform. They respond to
calls for help not just on violence, or dowry torture and death but also police inaction and corruption in
the district administration. Their fame has spread beyond
Give the passage an appropriate title. 2
Does the passage support the methods used by Gulabi Gang? Why Why not? 2
How was the Gulabi Gang formed? Narrate the incident in about 30 35 words. 3
In what way do the members of the Gulabi Gang identify themselves with the group? 1
In what instances does the Gulabi Gang intervene? 2
What according to the author are ways to stop violence against women? 2
Complete the statements given below:
(i)Sampat Pal Devi, the leader of the Gulabi Gang has been referred to as an …………and a ……1
It is not certain whether the strategies used by Gulabi Gang………………. (are justified are
sustainable) in a world where women suffer violence on many fronts. 1
Pick a word from the first paragraph which is used for member or a group of people who try
to prevent crime or punish criminals in their community, especially because they think the police
are not doing this.' 1
2. Do as directed: 5x2=10
Shomen bhai …………..(practise) organic farming for the last decade or so. The experience
……………(be) quite profitable. (Use correct form of the verbs provided)
I don't remember very clearly. I………… (had been certainly was must have been) in primary
school when I first………..(have seen did see saw) the Rajdhani Express train running
through the fields. (Select appropriate words)
This organisation puts up exhibitions containing the work of new artists. This way new artist
gets some visibility. (Combine using the linker
P.T.O
Donating blood is safe as long as you are donating at………………… well-known event
or…………….. Red Cross sponsored drive. (Insert appropriate articles)
We must keep young children away………………..family members who are suffering………………..
cold or flu. (Insert suitable prepositions)
3. Correct the following sentences: 5x1=5
One cannot make an omelet without break eggs.
I am not knowing whether my uncle came last night.
One of our neighbour is a teacher.
She said that she has bought the flowers.
Each man built its own house.
4. Write an essay in about 400 words on any one of the following topics: 20
The Mobile Phone, an essential item today
The changes I would like to see in my country
The Advantages of Distance Education.
5. Write a dialogue in about 150 words on any one of the following situations: 15
Barun has boarded an AC 3-Tier Coach with a valid ticket, but no reservation. The Travelling Ticket
Inspector asks him why he has boarded the train without reservation. Barun gives him a genuine
reason for doing so. The TTI offers to help him get a berth.
Gurjeet is surprised when she meets her friend Sumati. Sumati looks smart and confident.
She informs Gurjeet that her course in Tourism has helped her to get a job and a career. She
advises Gurjeet to take up the course.
6 Fill in the blanks correctly with a/an or the:
i Reader's Digest is…………truly inexpensive gift for all occasions. It reminds your friends of
your thoughtfulness twelve times………year.
ii Mr. Stryver was little over thirty, but he looked much older. He was fat, with ...... ...red face
and...........loud voice. He wanted to be…....important lawyer and he was quickly becoming more
and more successful. He was ......very clever lawyer who did not care whether he was fighting for
good or bad. He was very skillful at finding ........facts in every argument. ....more business he got.
...more skillful he became. He and Sydney Carton were often up late at night, drinking. Even then,
when he got up.............next morning, his mind was clear.
7 Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions of place such as in, on, al, between, among,
behind, up, into, against, along, across, above, below, in front of, down:
i He lives.......Kasturba Marg, Delhi.
ii His house is......the floor.
iii He drove the car………….the pavement.
iv We could see the mountains.......the river.
v The old man could not stand up. He leant....... the wall.
vi The car broke down........the middle of the road.
vii The water in the river rose......the danger mark.
viii The temperature was two degrees.......the freezing point.
ix When the sun sets it goes.......the horizon.
X The teacher sat…….the students.