Solved BPSC Past paper of English Literture of 2019 & 2024
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| Part-A |
SECTION–A
Q-1 (A) MCQs – Solved
i) Who gave the slogan “Back to Nature”?
✔ Jean-Jacques Rousseau
ii) Name of Wordsworth’s long poem:
✔ The Prelude
iii) Negative Capability refers to:
✔ To live with uncertainty and mystery (Keats)
iv) Famous elegy written by Shelley:
✔ Adonais
v) The “Augustan Age” belongs to:
✔ 18th Century
vi) Literary figure who influenced Keats most:
✔ Shakespeare
vii) Most successful genre of Victorian Literature:
✔ The Novel
viii) “In Memoriam” by Tennyson is:
✔ An elegy
ix) Dickens’ novel about French Revolution:
✔ A Tale of Two Cities
x) “Gulliver’s Travels” is a:
✔ Satire
Q-1 (B) Fill in the Blanks
i) At the beginning of the 16th century the outstanding humanist was Sir Thomas More (author of Utopia).
ii) The Romantic Age began with the publication of Lyrical Ballads.
iii) “The heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter” appears in Ode on a Grecian Urn.
iv) A poem dealing with shepherds and rustic life is called a Pastoral.
v) Mime is a type of drama in which action is conveyed through gestures and movements.
Q-1 (C) True / False
i) Shakespeare composed much of his plays in iambic pentameter.
✔ True
ii) Reader-response theory claims meaning is generated by cultural forces.
✔ True
iii) Robert Browning was appointed Poet Laureate after Wordsworth.
✔ False (It was Tennyson)
iv) Otherness is related to Postcolonial theory.
✔ True
v) Hermeneutics refers to absence of racial others in canon.
✔ False
SECTION–A (Subjective)
Q-2: Polonius as Comic Relief in Hamlet
Polonius provides comic relief through verbosity, moralizing tone, and foolish wisdom. His long speeches, misuse of logic, and pompous advice (“brevity is the soul of wit”) ironically contradict his behavior. His spying nature and misunderstanding of Hamlet’s madness add humor while also revealing political corruption. Thus, Polonius balances tragedy with comedy.
Q-3: Portrait of a Mind in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
James Joyce presents Stephen Dedalus’s intellectual and artistic growth. Through stream of consciousness, Joyce traces Stephen’s journey from religious obedience to artistic independence. Stephen rejects nationalism, religion, and tradition to embrace self-exile and creativity, achieving psychological and artistic maturity.
Q-4: Dramatic Significance of the Chorus in Murder in the Cathedral
The Chorus represents collective human fear and moral struggle. It reflects public conscience, emotional response, and spiritual awakening. Through lyrical speeches, the Chorus connects audience with events, deepens tragic intensity, and symbolizes humanity’s submission to divine will.
Q-5: Chaos, System & Modern Sublimity in The Waste Land
T. S. Eliot depicts modern chaos through fragmented structure, mythic parallels, and cultural decay. The collapse of belief systems creates spiritual emptiness. However, redemption appears through discipline, sacrifice, and Eastern philosophy. The poem reflects modern sublimity amid disorder.
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| Part -B |
SECTION–B
Q-6: Essay (Any One)
a) Stream of Consciousness Novel
The Stream of Consciousness technique presents inner thoughts, memories, and emotions in a continuous flow. Writers like James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and William Faulkner reject linear narration to portray psychological reality. It reflects modernist concern with subjectivity and inner truth.
(Other essay topics can also be fully solved if you want.)
Q-7: Prepositions
a) Marine biology is one of the largest ecosystems.
b) Students interested in international business.
c) I am looking forward to hearing from you.
d) Almost all companies care about the environment.
e) The campaign resulted in hundreds of customers.
Q-8: Voice (Active / Passive)
a) The company manufactures high-quality products.
✔ Active
b) Some of the cargo had been damaged.
✔ Passive
c) The young man made a disturbance.
✔ Active
d) Our vehicle had been stolen.
✔ Passive
e) Why are movies not being released?
✔ Passive
Q-9: Precis Writing (Solved)
Title: Independence as the Foundation of Character
Precis:
True success begins with personal independence and self-discipline. Before influencing others, one must master oneself. Real independence is earned through integrity, responsibility, and ethical conduct. Healthy relationships grow from respect rather than dependence. Personal ethics and character are the true foundations of lasting success.
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