UPSC Mains ENGLISH-COMPULSORY 2016

Write an essay in about 600 words on any one topic: Majoritarianism conflicting with the constitutional spirit, an unhealthy trend in true democracy.

The Indian girl child still a victim of exploitation.

Industrialization should not affect but contribute to agricultural growth in India.

Mass media has great responsibility in transforming the society.

Which was the period when the thought of Young Bengal, the youthful band of reformers flourished in Bengal? Who were the two main teachers of the new education and in what ways were they different from each other?

What was common to both these teachers? How did they support each other?

Comment on the education of Derozio. Did Drummond have any influence on him ? Justify your answer.

What kind of influence did Derozio have on his pupils i.e., the Young Bengal group?

‘He has been the cause and the sole cause of the spirit of enquiry after truth.’ Explain the significance of the statement by Radhanath Sikdar.

Make a précis of the following passage in about one-third of its length. Do not give a title to it. The précis should be written in your own language.

I request your favour to grant me leave.

He lived there for a day.

He is the fastest runner and he came last.

They know each other since January.

All the patients have been admitted and received attention.

They didn't see any movies since March.

We shall go on a tour as soon as the schools will close.

Each of the answers was not correct.

If we had had money we would go shopping.

I wanted that he should get leave.