Karnatak University
Model Question Paper
B. Sc.IV Semester
English Basic
Max. Marks . 80
Que.I Answer the following questions in a word or a phrase each : 1 X 10=10
1) What is the name of the first story published by Tolstoy?
2) Which university was founded by Tagore at Shanthiniketan?
3) What was Socrates’ father?
4) When was Gandhi Shot dead?
5) Who gave the cross to Joan of Arc?
6) What did the people call Lincoln affectionately?
7) Who said, “We have burnt a saint”?
8) Who abolished the slavery system in the U.S.A.?
9) Who were telling the stories to Tagore when he was child?
10) Who is the wife of Socrates?
Que. II Answer the following questions in a sentence or two: 2 X 5=10
1) Why did Tolstoy become a vegetarian?
2) What oath did Socrates and others take while joining the army?
3) What was Joan’s prayer to God?
4) What were the two interesting events that occurred in Gandhi’s early days in
London?
5) How did Lincoln meet his death?
Que.III What is Gandhi’s contribution to India’s Freedom struggle? 10
OR
Sketch the character of Lincoln.
Que. IV Write a note on Joan of Arc as a warrior. 10
OR
Describe Socrates’ search for Truth.
Que. V Write short notes on any TWO of the following: 2 X 5=10
1) Brajeshwar
2) Gandhiji’s stay in London.
3) Civil war in America.
4) Tolstoy’s writings
Que. VI.a) Frame questions so as to get the underlined words as answers: 2X5=05
1) Mumbai is one of the metro cities in India.
2) The classes are suspended due to students’ strike.
3) The President arrived at Bangalore by a special aircraft.
4) The students went to Ooty for sight-seeing.
5) Shahjahan built Taj Mahal
b) Form New words by using affixes: 1 X 5=05.
1.Adopt
2.Marry
3.Perfect
4.Form.
5.Place
Que. VII a) Fill in the blanks with correct forms of verbs given in the brackets: 1X5=05
1) The Science graduates ____________better career opportunities. (have)
2) Mohandas Gandhi __________ Law in London. (study)
3) ‘On the Ganga Ghat’ _____ __________ by Raja Rao. (be,write)
4) Dr. C.V.Raman ____________ a famous Scientist .(to be)
5) The Prime Minister _________for China to hold talks on Border issue.(leave)
b) Imagine that you have less money to pay the examination fees. Send a telegram to your father to send money. 05
Que. VIII Write an essay in about 200 words on any one of the following topics: 10
1. Elections
2. Terrorism
Model Question Paper
B. Sc.IV Semester
English Basic
Max. Marks . 80
Que.I Answer the following questions in a word or a phrase each : 1 X 10=10
1) What is the name of the first story published by Tolstoy?
2) Which university was founded by Tagore at Shanthiniketan?
3) What was Socrates’ father?
4) When was Gandhi Shot dead?
5) Who gave the cross to Joan of Arc?
6) What did the people call Lincoln affectionately?
7) Who said, “We have burnt a saint”?
8) Who abolished the slavery system in the U.S.A.?
9) Who were telling the stories to Tagore when he was child?
10) Who is the wife of Socrates?
Que. II Answer the following questions in a sentence or two: 2 X 5=10
1) Why did Tolstoy become a vegetarian?
2) What oath did Socrates and others take while joining the army?
3) What was Joan’s prayer to God?
4) What were the two interesting events that occurred in Gandhi’s early days in
London?
5) How did Lincoln meet his death?
Que.III What is Gandhi’s contribution to India’s Freedom struggle? 10
OR
Sketch the character of Lincoln.
Que. IV Write a note on Joan of Arc as a warrior. 10
OR
Describe Socrates’ search for Truth.
Que. V Write short notes on any TWO of the following: 2 X 5=10
1) Brajeshwar
2) Gandhiji’s stay in London.
3) Civil war in America.
4) Tolstoy’s writings
Que. VI.a) Frame questions so as to get the underlined words as answers: 2X5=05
1) Mumbai is one of the metro cities in India.
2) The classes are suspended due to students’ strike.
3) The President arrived at Bangalore by a special aircraft.
4) The students went to Ooty for sight-seeing.
5) Shahjahan built Taj Mahal
b) Form New words by using affixes: 1 X 5=05.
1.Adopt
2.Marry
3.Perfect
4.Form.
5.Place
Que. VII a) Fill in the blanks with correct forms of verbs given in the brackets: 1X5=05
1) The Science graduates ____________better career opportunities. (have)
2) Mohandas Gandhi __________ Law in London. (study)
3) ‘On the Ganga Ghat’ _____ __________ by Raja Rao. (be,write)
4) Dr. C.V.Raman ____________ a famous Scientist .(to be)
5) The Prime Minister _________for China to hold talks on Border issue.(leave)
b) Imagine that you have less money to pay the examination fees. Send a telegram to your father to send money. 05
Que. VIII Write an essay in about 200 words on any one of the following topics: 10
1. Elections
2. Terrorism