MAEG-09
December Examination 2017
MA (Final) English Examination
Postcolonial Literature
Paper MAEG-09
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 80
Note: The question paper is divided into three sections B and C. Write answers as per given instructions.
Section A 8 × 2 16
(Very Short Answer Questions)
Note: All questions are compulsory. Each question is of 2 marks and maximum word limit for each answer is 30 words.
Who wrote four enemies'?
Who was Lenny?
What is sabaltern?
Who wrote the poem 'Australia'?
In which poem David Diop pays tribute to his country.
Which novel has, survival as the central theme.
Which poem portrays diverse forms of fears?
(viii) Who was Basavanna?
448
MAEG-09 600 3 (P.T.O.)
MAEG-09 600 3 (Contd.)
448
Section B 4 × 8 32
(Short Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any four questions. Each answer should not
exceed 200 words. Each question carries 8 marks.
Write note on 'Indian Postcolonialism'.
Explain the phrase "Ethnic group".
What is the difference between Imperialism and
postcolonialism according to Ashis Nandy?
Write the critical analysis of the poem 'Exile from home
Coming'.
What psychological aspect of self is prescribed in 'The poem
Shapes of
Write the character sketch of Jagadeva.
What is reflected about women in the poem 'Indian Women'
Throw light on the character of Obierika.
MAEG-09 600 3
448
Section C 2 × 16 32
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any two questions. Delimit the answer in 500
words. Each question carries 16 marks.
10) Elucidate 'Tale Danda A historic vision' of Girish Karnad.
11) Discuss Parth Chatterjee's views on 'Cultural Developments
in Pre-Independence India'.
12) Identify and explain the ethnic conflict in the poem Far Cry
from Africa.'
13) Explain 'Journey to the Interior' of Margaret Atwood as a
metaphorical journey.