English Regular 2024 (NEP) Solved Question Paper 1 - SEM BBA/B.Com
I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase, or a sentence each. (10x1=10)
1) Who is the owner of OYO rooms?
Ritesh Agarwal
2) When did Ritesh leave for Kota?
Ritesh left for Kota in 2009
3) Who is Todd to the narrator?
Todd is the narrator’s friend who owes him a dollar.
4) Whose is the fantasy of limitless growth?
Limitless growth is the fantasy of economists, businesses, and politicians. It seen as a measure of progress.
5) Who wrote the poem Punishment in Kindergarten?
Kamala Das
6) What are the legs in Vachana 820?
The legs are pillars of the temple in Vachana 820.
7) What mind has found in Punishment in Kindergarten?
An adult mind
8) Why did the teacher scold the child?
The teacher scolded the child because the child sat alone without joining the playing schoolmates.
9) How does tree grow?
The tree grows to its full size by consuming nourishment from the earth’s crust and absorbing sunlight, water and air for several years.
10) Why did the poet say ‘It takes much time to kill a tree?’
Because its roots are deep inside the earth and for years it has been feeding on earth’s crust absorbing sunlight, air, and water.
II. Answer any One of the following questions. (1x10=10)
a) Discuss Ritesh Agarwal as a successful businessman
Ritesh Agarwal, the young founder of OYO, qualifies as a successful businessman. OYO, under Agarwal’s leadership, became the world’s largest budget hotel chain. They started by offering standardized budget-friendly rooms and grew to encompass a wider range of accommodations under the OYO Hotels & Homes brand. This massive reach extends across 80 countries [NAS Academy, OYO Founder & CEO Ritesh Agarwal’s Life Story].
OYO’s core concept is innovative. By partnering with existing budget hotels instead of owning properties, they were able to rapidly scale while offering a consistent experience This asset-light model disrupted the traditional hotel industry [The CEO Magazine, Ritesh Agarwal Success story | Founder & CEO, OYO]. Agarwal’s accomplishments garnered recognition early on. He was featured in Forbes “30 Under 30” list and received awards like the Business World Young Entrepreneur Award [NAS Academy, OYO Founder & CEO Ritesh Agarwal’s Life Story].
It’s important to note that Agarwal’s journey wasn’t all smooth sailing. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted OYO significantly. Despite this setback, Agarwal remains at the helm and continues to steer the company forward [Fino wings, Ritesh Agarwal Journey: CEO of India’s Biggest Hotel Chain OYO]. While his net worth has seen some fluctuation, his entrepreneurial spirit and the reach of OYO solidify his status as a successful businessman.
b) Explain the conversation between narrator and Todd
The narrator and Todd have a conversation about Bermuda and the narrator tries to indirectly remind Todd that he owes him a dollar. The narrator asks Todd about the currency used in Bermuda and the cost of his trip, and suggests hiring a taxi to Montreal to remind Todd of the dollar he used for a taxi ride to Bermuda. However, Todd does not get the hint and suggests they walk instead. The narrator spends the rest of the evening talking about Bermuda, but does not explicitly ask Todd for the dollar. The narrator feels that Todd has forgotten about the debt because he behaves as if nothing has happened and meets him in the same friendly way. The narrator says he knows he will not get the dollar back, but it will not affect their friendship.
The narrator is trying to remind Todd about a dollar he borrowed, likely from an earlier encounter. The narrator might be hesitant to directly ask for the money back. They might bring up a shared experience, like a recent trip Todd took (possibly the Bermuda trip you mentioned), hoping Todd will recall borrowing the money during that time. The narrator’s goal is to nudge Todd’s memory and subtly prompt him to repay the debt. The conversation might not be about a literal dollar, but a metaphorical one. Perhaps Todd did something in the past that the narrator feels he owes them for (a favor, a missed opportunity, etc.). The narrator might be bringing up past events or their current situation to hint at this larger debt. Their goal could be to make Todd acknowledge the situation or even apologize.
III. . Answer any One of the following questions. (1x10=10)
a) What is the spiritual philosophy in Vachana 820? Explain.
In this poem, Basavanna tells us that a rich man can afford to build grand temples in honour of gods, but poor man cannot. However, with his devotion, i.e., with pure thoughts, actions, and deeds, he can turn his body into a temple. He may offer his legs for pillars, his body fora shrine, and his head for a cupola. A temple of faith is immortal as human beings live on generation after generation, but a temple of stone will perish sooner or later. With this analogy, the lyricist is telling us that faith in the heart is more important than cold stone structures dedicated to a God. To him true faith is more important than display of wealth by the rich who put up such structures.
b) How do the rich get richer and the poor, poorer? Discuss.
Economic inequality has a robust negative effect on a range of important societal outcomes, including health, wellbeing, and education. Yet, it remains insufficiently understood why, how, and by whom unequal systems tend to be perpetuated. In two studies we examine whether psychological mindsets adopted by the wealthy and the poor in their micro-social transactions act to perpetuate or challenge inequality. We hypothesized that occupying a wealthier socioeconomic position promotes the pursuit of self-interest and contributes to inequality maintenance; poorer socioeconomic position, on the other hand, should promote the pursuit of fairness and equality restoration. In Study 1, participants completed an ultimatum game as proposers after being primed to believe they are wealthier or poorer, offering money to either poor or wealthy responders. As expected, the wealthy pursued their self-interest and the net effect of this behavior contributes to the maintenance of inequality. Conversely, the poor pursued fairness and the net effect of this behavior challenges inequality. In Study 2, participants were responders deciding whether to accept or reject unfair distributions. Compared to the wealthier, the poorer challenged inequality by rejecting unequal offers. The links between micro-social processes and macro-societal inequality are discussed.
IV. Answer any Two of the following questions. (2x5=10)
a) Draft a copy of your introduction before members of interview committee highlighting your merits.
Good Morning sir/madam,
It’s my pleasure to talk with you. I’m Rahul. I belong to Belagavi basically. I have been living in Athani for three years presently. I stay here with my family. Other than my parents, there is a younger sibling in my family. Presently, I am searching job opportunities in the reputed firms as I have completed my BSC degree from RCUB.
I’m exceptionally interested by the Physics subject. That was the reason I decided to seek after post-graduation in Physics. Post that, my internship experience and other practical projects in the school and college additionally supported my advantage in graduation as a full-time career option. In addition to the fact that I am energetic with regards to the field I graduated, I am also inclined towards inventive exercises like singing, dancing, painting, acting, etc. I have always been a functioning student in school and college. I have taken part in numerous cultural events during my school and college days and have won many honors.
In my extra time, I appreciate going out with companions and attempting new cooking styles. I additionally appreciate watching films, paying attention to music, perusing, working out, and going on travels. I’m anticipating find out about this opportunity and I will be glad to address more questions.
b) Write a congratulatory message on your friends success for being selected to the post of IAS.
Dear Raj,
Words cannot express how happy I was to hear you aced the IAS exam! IAS officer – that sounds incredible! This is a monumental achievement, and I always knew you had the brains and determination to pull it off. Remember all those late nights studying and endless practice tests? Look at you now, reaping the rewards of your incredible hard work. You absolutely deserve this success!
All your hard work, dedication, and late nights studying have truly paid off. You deserve this success more than anyone. I cannot wait to see you in that uniform, making a real difference and keeping people safe.
I cannot wait to see you in uniform, serving the country and making a real impact. This is a proud moment not just for you, but for everyone who knows you.
Let us celebrate this incredible milestone soon! Drinks are on me!
Congratulations again,
Arun
c) Draft an inquiry dialogue between you and a car dealer after your visit to a car shop to buy a car.
Customer: Hi, Ram, thanks again for showing me those SUVs today. I really liked the BMW you showed me.
Dealer: Absolutely, Rahul. The BMW is a fantastic choice. It’s loaded with features and perfect for
Customer: I agree. One thing I wanted to circle back on is the warranty, financing options. Could you elaborate a little more on that?
Dealer: Sure, of course. The warranty/financing on the BMW includes all.
Customer: That’s helpful, thanks. I’m also interested in seeing if there’s any wiggle room on the price. The sticker price was Rs. 4000000 and I was hoping we could get closer to 3500000.
Dealer: I understand. Let me speak with my manager and see what we can do. The BMW is a very popular model, but we might be able to offer a bit of an incentive.
Customer: Great, I appreciate it. In the meantime, would you mind sending me a copy of the vehicle specifications and the finalized numbers you can offer on the BMW?
Dealer: Not a problem at all. I can get that emailed to you within the next hour. How can I reach you?
Customer: My email is rahul123@gmail.com. I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you soon.
d) Write a brief note on introducing your family members to the guests who attend your birthday.
I live in a huge house with my family. This is a two-storey building with more than seven rooms. I live on the first floor and this room is nearly more modest than different rooms. It is a south-facing room with a delightful nursery and lake view. As I am yet a student, the room gives the feeling that a student lives there. Let me introduce you my family members. I have a little family and there are just five members including my father, mother, younger sister, younger sibling, and I am eldest son of the family.
As I said we have five members in our family including me. My dad is an engineer. My mom is a professor and a cherishing and caring person. We love our parents very much. My younger sister is in grade 9 and she has got every one of the insane and inventive thoughts and she shares most of her secrets with me. My younger brother is concentrating on math at a college and he has an enthusiasm for playing football. He dreams to turn into an expert football player sometime however I have my doubts about it. I have as of late finished my Bachelor Degree in Bachelor of Computer Applications and have a plan to complete my Master Degree from a reputed university. We are a happy family and offer a solid bonding that makes us care for one another a great deal.
V. Answer any four of the following sets. (4x5=20)
A) Use the following words in sentences as directed (5x1=5)
1) Some as a noun:
There are some that seem unusually high.
2) Book as a verb:
We decided to book our flight in advance to secure a better price.
3) Bulk as an adjective:
We ordered our supplies in bulk to save on shipping costs.
4) Juice as an adjective:
I bit into the juicy peach and its sweet liquid dribbled down my chin.
5) Swift as an adverb:
The cheetah swiftly chased its prey across the African savanna.
B) Fill in the blanks with suitable articles (5x1=5)
1) She eats ……………. apple.
She eats an apple.
2) Wait for ……………. hour
Wait for an hour.
3) Vinay is …………… university student.
Vinay is a university student.
4) Shiva is ……………. best boy of our college.
Shiva is the best boy of our college.
5) He is ……………. singer.
He is a singer.
C) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. (5x1=5)
1) Mother divided a loaf of bread ……………. the four children.
Mother divided a loaf of bread among the four children.
2) He came ……………. bus.
He came by bus.
3) Students are sitting ……………. the class.
Students are sitting in the class.
4) He passed KAS exam ……………. twenty-four age.
He passed KAS exam at twenty-four age.
5) He works ……………. Delhi.
He works in Delhi.
D) Convert the following direct questions into indirect questions (5x1=5)
1) Are they returning soon?
Can you tell me if they are returning soon?
2) Have you seen this cinema before?
Can you tell me if you have seen that cinema ago?
3) Does she live in London?
Can you tell me if she lives in London?
4) Is he thirsty?
Can you tell me if he is thirsty?
5) Do they work in Japan?
Can you tell me if they work in Japan?
E) Frame the negative questions. (5x1=5)
1) The farmer is tilling the land.
Is not the farmer tilling the land?
2) She is fond of North Indian food.
Is not she fond of North Indian food?
3) He is a gentleman.
Is not he a gentleman?
4) The Swans are swimming.
Are not the swans swimming?
5) She is a good teacher.
Is not she a good teacher?
F) Frame the questions as directed (5x1=5)
1) She will come tomorrow (frame WH question to get underlined word as answer)
Ans: When will she come?
2) Abhay is serving as a professor (frame WH question to get underlined word as answer)
Ans: Who is serving as a professor?
3) He studies hard …………….? (Add tag)
Ans: He studies hard, doesn’t he?
Ans: Who did write Mahabharata?
4) Yes, it was a useful book (frame Yes/ No question to get this answer)
Ans: Was it a useful book?
5) No, he did not attend the meeting. (frame Yes/ No question to get this answer)
Ans: Did not he attend the meeting?