TGT and PGT (English previous year questions) (Part-I)

Total Questions: 100

91. A petrarchan sonnet has two parts. The second part has six lines. The first part of

Correct Answer: (a) an octave
Solution:Petrarchan sonnet, also known as the Italian sonnet, is a sonnet named after the Italian poet Francesco Petrarch. It has two parts: first an octave, which has eight lines (ABBA ABBA). Second part of the sonnet is called sestet, has six lines (CDE CDE or CDCDCD).
Hence, right option will be (a).

92. Among T.S. Eliot's works, the character of Tiresias appears in

Correct Answer: (d) 'The Waste Land'
Solution:From the given Eliot's works the character of Tiresias appears in "The Waste Land" (1922). In Greek Mythology Tiresias was a blind prophet of Apollo in Thebes, famous for clairvoyance and for being transformed into a woman for seven years.
Thus, appropriate answer is (d).

93. 'The nature found in his works is a violent barbaric and blood-ridden one.' Here 'his works' refers to the poems of

Correct Answer: (b) Ted Hughes
Solution:

"His works" in the line refers to the poet "Ted Hughes". Above written description is written about Ted Hughes' poem 'Hawk Roosting'. 'Hawk Roosting' signifies self esteem or self assertion of a Hawk that is so alienate from the human world. The poem is dramatic monologue in a non-human voice, of the Hawk, who carries the false belief of himself being the most superior living being.

94. Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of the Species' appeared in the year

Correct Answer: (c) 1859
Solution:Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of the Species' in which he writes of his theories of evolution by natural selection, is one of the most important works of scientific study ever published. This book was published in 1859.
So, the right option is (c).

95. Which of the following is not a work by Dr. Samuel Johnson?

Correct Answer: (a) 'An History of the Earth and Animated Nature'
Solution:'An History of the Earth and Animated Nature' is a book by Oliver Goldsmith. Oliver Goldsmith was an Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright and who is best known of his novel 'The Vicar of Wakefield'. Rest of all above written works are by Dr. Samuel Johnson.

96. Munoo is the central character in Mulk Raj Anand's novel

Correct Answer: (d) 'Coolie'
Solution:Munoo is the main character in Mulk Raj Anand's novel 'Coolie' (1936). The novel referenced Anand's position as one of India's leading English writers. This book is highly critical of British rule in India and Indian caste system.
Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

97. The playwright who has written the play 'Ulysses' is

Correct Answer: (a) Stephen Philips
Solution:The verse play Ulysses has been written by Stephen Philips in 1902.
• With same name (Ulysses) James Joyce has written a novel in 1922.
• Tennyson wrote a poem, Ulysses, in 1833 and published in 1842.
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

98. Fra Pandolf's name finds mention in Robert Browning's

Correct Answer: (c) 'My Last Duchess'
Solution:The fictitious character 'Fra Pandolf' is mentioned in Robert Browning's 'My Last Duchess' (1842). Fra Pandolf, is the friar who painted the portrait of the duke's last wife (duchess).
Thus, the correct answer is option (c).

99. 'Hamartia' means

Correct Answer: (a) error of judgement
Solution:Hamartia also called tragic flaw, inherent defect or shortcoming in the hero of a tragedy, who is in other respects a superior being favoured by fortune. A flaw in character that brings about the downfall of the hero of a tragedy.
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

100. The primary aim of literature is to estrange or defamiliarize' – These words sum up the essential contention of

Correct Answer: (b) Russian Formalism
Solution:The primary aim of literature is to estrange or defamiliarize sum up the essential contention of Russian Formalism. Russian Formalism was a school of literary criticism in Russia from 1910 to the 1930s. It is also called East European Formalism. Leading representatives of the movement were Boris Eichenbaum, Victor Shklovsky and Roman Jakobson.
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).